Ordnungswidrigkeit

German (Berlin)

/ˈɔrd.nʊŋsˌviː.drɪç.kaɪ̯t/

noun
Definitions
  • infraction; contravention an illegal but non-criminal deed, often subject to a civil penalty, e.g. speeding

Etymology

Affix from German ordnungswidrig (contrary to order), Ordnung (order, discipline, tidiness, orderliness) + German widrig (contrary).

Origin

German (Berlin)

widrig

Gloss

contrary

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