vorgehaltene

Vorgehaltene is the attributive form of the German verb vorhalten, meaning that something has been presented, brought forward, or pointed out in a discussion, argument, or proceeding. It can convey a sense of something being brought to attention for consideration or scrutiny.

In usage, vorgehaltene phrases appear in legal, political, and journalistic language to reference material that has been introduced or cited in support of a claim. Common collocations include vorgehaltene Beweise (evidence that has been presented), vorgehaltene Beispiele (examples cited), and vorgehaltene Vorwürfe (reproaches or accusations brought forward). The sense can range from simply presenting material to reproach or faulting someone by highlighting known points.

Grammatical note: vorgehaltene is an attributive form that agrees with the noun it modifies in number and gender. It is not usually used as a standalone noun; rather, it functions as an adjective describing the object of presentation or accusation. The exact ending changes with the noun’s case, number, and article in a sentence (for example, die vorgehaltenen Beweise, der vorgehaltene Beweis, die vorgehaltenen Vorwürfe).

See also: vorhalten, Beweise, Vorwürfe, Beispiele. The term is primarily a stylistic device in formal language, and its meaning depends on context: it can refer to something presented for examination or to remarks directed at someone in a reproachful sense.