De rechtvaardiging
Example: De rechtvaardiging van zijn acties blijft voor velen onduidelijk.
Definition
"De rechtvaardiging" refers to the justification or reasoning that explains or defends an action, decision, or belief, often used to clarify why something is considered right or acceptable. For example, it can describe the explanation behind someone's actions or choices.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de rechtvaardiging" comes from 'rechtvaardig,' meaning 'just' or 'fair,' combined with the suffix '-ing,' which forms nouns indicating an action or result. It literally means 'the act of making something just or fair.' Did you know it shares roots with the English word 'justify'?
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"De rechtvaardiging" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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