Meaning of the German Word "Erlassen"

erlassen

remit

To cancel or refrain from exacting a debt or punishment.

Example Sentence

Der Richter beschloss, die Geldstrafe aufgrund der schwierigen Umstände des Angeklagten zu erlassen.

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Definition: To cancel or refrain from exacting a debt or punishment.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "erlassen"?

C2

What grammatical category does "erlassen" have?

Verb

Which vocabulary topic does "erlassen" belong to?

Abstract