sichergestellte

Sichergestellte is a form derived from the verb sicherstellen, meaning to secure, ensure, or guarantee. In German, sichergestellte can function as an attributive adjective (lowercase) as in sichergestellte Gegenstände, or as a nominalized form (capitalized) das Sichergestellte, referring to something that has been secured or seized. The term is most commonly found in legal, administrative, and police language.

Usage and meanings

- As an adjective, sichergestellte describes objects or assets that have already been secured or safeguarded, for example in the course of an investigation, enforcement action, or contractual guarantee. Examples include sichergestellte Beweismittel (evidence that has been secured) or sichergestellte Vermögenswerte (secured assets).

- As a noun, the form das Sichergestellte is used to refer to the item or assets that have been secured, though this nominal use is less frequent and often appears in formal or technical records.

Contexts

- Law enforcement and judiciary: items seized or secured to preserve evidence or to enforce a decision.

- Civil and contractual contexts: assets or guarantees that have been secured to satisfy claims or obligations.

- Administrative processes: measures to ensure the integrity of procedures or compliance with requirements.

Difference from related terms

- Sicherstellung refers to the act of securing or seizure itself, whereas sichergestellte refers to the result (the item or assets that have been secured).

- Beweismittel or Vermögenswerte are the objects; sichergestellte describes their secured status.

In sum, sichergestellte is used to describe or denote things that have been secured or guaranteed in legal and administrative contexts, with its exact form depending on whether it is used attributively or nominally.