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.