pakkans

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of pakken +‎ kans.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈpɑ.kɑns/
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  • Hyphenation: pak‧kans

Noun

pakkans f (plural pakkansen, diminutive pakkansje n)

  1. (law, law enforcement) probability of apprehension; probability of arresting the criminal guilty of a crime
    • 2010, Henriëtte Prast, Geld & gevoel. Over emoties, economie en ethiek, Atlas Contact:
      De pakkans is altijd kleiner dan één, want zelfs in een politiestaat worden niet alle boeven gevangen.
      The odds of apprehension are always smaller than one, because, even in a police state, not all crooks get captured.
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