De rechtspraak
Example: De rechtspraak beschermt de rechten van alle mensen in het land.
Definition
"De rechtspraak" refers to the system or process through which courts interpret and apply laws to resolve disputes and protect the rights of individuals within a country. It ensures justice is administered fairly and consistently according to established legal principles.
Etymology
The term "de rechtspraak" originates from Dutch, where 'recht' means 'law' or 'justice,' and 'spraak' means 'speech' or 'discourse.' Together, they literally translate to 'the speaking of law,' reflecting the role of courts in verbally delivering legal judgments. Did you know that this term emphasizes the communicative aspect of judicial decisions?
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"De rechtspraak" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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