Het principe
Example: Het principe van gelijkheid is essentieel voor een rechtvaardige samenleving.
Definition
"Het principe" refers to a fundamental truth, law, or belief that serves as the foundation for a system of thought or behavior. For example, the principle of equality is essential for a just society, guiding fairness and justice in social interactions.
Etymology
The term "het principe" originates from the Dutch language, where 'het' is the definite article 'the' and 'principe' comes from the Latin 'principium,' meaning 'beginning' or 'foundation.' This reflects the idea of a principle as a basic starting point or rule.
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"Het principe" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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