El compliment
Example: El compliment del contracte és essencial per evitar conflictes legals.
Definition
"El compliment" refers to the fulfillment or performance of an obligation, duty, or contract. It involves carrying out the terms agreed upon, ensuring that all conditions are met accurately and completely, often in a legal or formal context.
Etymology
The term "el compliment" comes from the Latin word 'complēmentum,' meaning 'that which completes or fulfills.' Over time, it evolved through Old French 'compliment' to the Catalan 'compliment,' acquiring the sense of carrying out or fulfilling duties. Did you know? While today it often means 'fulfillment,' it also historically related to polite or formal expressions.
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"El compliment" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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