De belasting
Example: De belasting op goederen veranderde in de middeleeuwen vaak.
Definition
"De belasting" refers to the compulsory financial charge or levy imposed by a government on individuals or goods, often used to fund public services. In history, such as the Middle Ages, "de belasting" on goods frequently changed, reflecting economic and political shifts.
Etymology
The term "de belasting" comes from the Dutch language, where 'belasting' is derived from the verb 'belasten', meaning to burden or charge. Did you know? The word originally implied placing a burden or load, which perfectly fits how taxes function as burdens imposed by authorities.
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"De belasting" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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