Comparative law notes
Better translation choice if "Vergehen" is used in a general, non-legal context.
There are multiple definitions - click on the translation that matches your context.
- misdeed
- misdemeanour
- delinquency
Vergehen means:
Vergehen
Substantiv
full
misdeed
noun
Definitions of misdeed
a wicked act
He is going to have to live his whole life in the shadow of this horrendous misdeed.
a wrongful or illegal act, especially one that could harm someone
He was sentenced to15 years in prison for his misdeed.