De machtswisseling
Example: De machtswisseling verliep vreedzaam na de verkiezingen.
Definition
"De machtswisseling" refers to the peaceful or forceful transfer of political power from one authority or regime to another, often after elections or a significant political event, marking a change in leadership or government control.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de machtswisseling" combines "macht," meaning power or authority, and "wisseling," meaning change or exchange. It literally translates to 'the change of power,' reflecting the process where one ruling power hands over control to another.
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"De machtswisseling" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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the transfer of power