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Dutch
Etymology
Compound of pakken + kans.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈpɑ.kɑns/
- Hyphenation: pak‧kans
Noun
pakkans f (plural pakkansen, diminutive pakkansje n)
- (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.