De normatieve geldigheid
Example: De normatieve geldigheid van wetten bepaalt hun bindende kracht.
Definition
"De normatieve geldigheid" refers to the authoritative validity or binding force of laws, rules, or norms within a philosophical context, indicating that these norms are accepted as legitimate and ought to be followed or obeyed by members of a society or community.
Etymology
The phrase "de normatieve geldigheid" comes from Dutch, where "normatieve" relates to norms or standards, and "geldigheid" means validity. The term combines to express the concept of normative validity, a key idea in philosophy and legal theory regarding the legitimacy and obligatory nature of norms. Did you know? The word "geldigheid" shares roots with the English word "validity," both deriving from Latin "validus," meaning strong or effective.
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"De normatieve geldigheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (C1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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