De grondwet
Example: De grondwet beschermt de rechten van alle burgers in ons land.
Definition
"De grondwet" is the fundamental set of laws and principles that establishes the organization, powers, and duties of a government, as well as the rights and freedoms of its citizens. It serves as the supreme legal authority in a country.
Etymology
The term "de grondwet" comes from Dutch, where 'grond' means 'ground' or 'foundation' and 'wet' means 'law.' Together, they literally translate to 'foundation law,' reflecting its role as the basis of a nation's legal system.
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"De grondwet" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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