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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