De hoorzitting
Example: Tijdens de hoorzitting werden belangrijke getuigen gehoord over de zaak.
Definition
"De hoorzitting" refers to a formal meeting or session where witnesses or parties involved in a case are heard and evidence is presented, often within a legal or official proceeding. It is commonly used to describe the event of gathering testimonies in a judicial context.
Etymology
The word "de hoorzitting" comes from Dutch, combining 'hoor' meaning 'hear' and 'zitting' meaning 'sitting' or 'session.' It literally means a 'hearing session,' reflecting its function as a time when testimonies are heard. Did you know that the term emphasizes the act of listening as central to legal processes?
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"De hoorzitting" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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