Rechtvaardigen
Example: Hij probeert zijn gedrag te rechtvaardigen met excuses.
Definition
"Rechtvaardigen" means to provide valid reasons or explanations that show an action or decision is fair, just, or acceptable. For example, when someone tries to justify their behavior by giving excuses, they are attempting to rechtvaardigen their actions.
Etymology
The word "rechtvaardigen" comes from Dutch, combining 'recht' meaning 'right' or 'justice' and 'vaardigen' meaning 'to make' or 'to bring forth.' Together, it literally means 'to make right' or 'to justify.' Did you know? The concept of justification has roots in legal and moral contexts dating back centuries.
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"Rechtvaardigen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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