🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Kontrollierte Waren

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Kontrollierte Waren

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Controlled Goods/kənˈtroʊld ɡʊdz/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Der Versand von kontrollierten Waren erfordert spezielle Genehmigungen."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    Items that are regulated by law or policy, often due to their potential impact on safety, security, or trade.

    "The shipment of controlled goods requires special permits and documentation."
  2. 2

    Products that are restricted in their sale or distribution due to legal regulations.

    "Pharmaceuticals are often classified as controlled goods to prevent misuse."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'controlled goods' originates from the combination of 'controlled', which comes from the Latin 'contrarotulus', meaning 'to check against a record', and 'goods', derived from Old English 'gōd', meaning 'property' or 'wealth'. The phrase has evolved to refer specifically to items that are regulated or monitored, particularly in trade and commerce.

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