De aansprakelijkheid
Example: De aansprakelijkheid voor de schade ligt bij de verhuurder.
Definition
"De aansprakelijkheid" refers to the legal responsibility or obligation one has for something, especially regarding damages or harm caused. It indicates who is accountable for the consequences of an action or event, as in the example where the landlord holds the liability for the damage.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de aansprakelijkheid" comes from the verb "aanspreken," meaning to address or hold accountable, combined with the suffix "-elijkheid," which turns verbs or adjectives into nouns indicating a state or condition. It literally conveys the state of being held responsible.
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"De aansprakelijkheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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