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straffeattest

English translation: criminal record

07:56 Nov 7, 2013
Danish to English translations [PRO]
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Danish term or phrase: straffeattest
Der skal indhentes straffeattest for alle medarbejdere.
Helle B
Local time: 09:39
English translation:criminal record
Explanation:
alternative: police record

In the US, you might also hear the expression "run a background check" - this might include other records as well such as credit reports, records of registered sex offenders, etc.
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Signe Golly
Denmark
Local time: 09:39
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criminal record


Explanation:
alternative: police record

In the US, you might also hear the expression "run a background check" - this might include other records as well such as credit reports, records of registered sex offenders, etc.

Signe Golly
Denmark
Local time: 09:39
Native speaker of: Native in DanishDanish, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 8
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  David Young (X): You might also hear "run a background check" in the UK.
58 mins
  -> Thanks, David - I never know what applies in the UK! ;-)
agree  Christina Kjaergaard
3 hrs
agree  Christopher Schröder: To be used with care though - if you run a background check on me, you will find that I don't have a criminal record
3 hrs
agree  Pernille Kienle: Check IF he or she has a criminal record or run a background check. Like Chris S says - be careful how you phrase it!
6 hrs
  -> very true
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