De conventie
Example: De conventie over mensenrechten werd onlangs herzien en goedgekeurd.
Definition
"De conventie" refers to a formal agreement or treaty between countries or parties, often used in the context of international law, such as the convention on human rights recently revised and approved.
Etymology
The term "de conventie" comes from the Latin word 'conventio,' meaning 'agreement' or 'coming together.' It entered Dutch through French, reflecting its use in legal and diplomatic contexts. Did you know that many international treaties are called conventions to emphasize their formal and binding nature?
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"De conventie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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