De wetgeving
Example: De wetgeving veranderde na de revolutie in 1848.
Definition
"De wetgeving" refers to the system or body of laws and regulations established by a government or authority. It encompasses the rules that govern society, often created or modified to maintain order, justice, and public welfare, such as changes following a revolution.
Etymology
The word "de wetgeving" originates from Dutch, combining "wet" meaning law, and the suffix "-geving" related to giving or setting. Essentially, it means the act or process of making laws. Did you know it shares roots with the English word 'wettig,' meaning lawful?
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"De wetgeving" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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