strafföreläggande

== Swedish == === Etymology === Compound of straff (“sentence”) +‎ föreläggande (“injunction”), attested since 1942. === Pronunciation === === Noun === strafföreläggande n (law) A simplified legal procedure for minor crimes (e.g. shoplifting and traffic violation) where, under certain circumstances, a suspect can admit guilt and be charged with either a fine or suspended sentence, as a voluntary alternative to court procedures. ==== Declension ==== === References === “strafföreläggande”, in Svensk ordbok [Dictionary of Swedish] (in Swedish) “strafföreläggande”, in Svenska Akademiens ordbok [Dictionary of the Swedish Academy] (in Swedish) === Further reading === Strafföreläggande at the Swedish Police Authority (in Swedish) Strafföreläggande and day-fines at the Swedish Prosecution Authority (in Swedish) Summary imposition of a fine at the Swedish Police Authority Summary imposition of a fine at the Swedish Prosecution Authority