Selbstanzeige

German (Berlin)

[ˈzɛlpstʔantsaɪ̯ɡə]

noun
Definitions
  • (law) A report to the authorities about a breach of law committed by oneself, especially to the tax authorities about a false or incomplete tax return.

Etymology

Compound from German selbst (self) + German Anzeige (display, report to the authorities).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Anzeige

Gloss

display, report to the authorities

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