Justizposse

German (Berlin)

/jʊsˈtiːtsˌpɔsə/

noun
Definitions
  • travesty of justice

Etymology

Compound from German Justiz (judiciary, justice) + German Posse (farce, burlesque).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Posse

Gloss

farce, burlesque

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