pakkans

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈpɑ.kɑns/

noun
Definitions
  • (law) probability of apprehension; probability of arresting the criminal guilty of a crime

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish pakken (pack, wrap up) + Dutch, Flemish kans (chance).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

kans

Gloss

chance

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