De geldigheid
Example: De geldigheid van de overeenkomst is essentieel voor de samenwerking.
Definition
"De geldigheid" refers to the validity or legitimacy of something, particularly in legal or official contexts. It denotes the state of being legally or officially acceptable, as in the validity of a contract or agreement, ensuring it is recognized and enforceable.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de geldigheid" originates from "geldig," meaning valid or effective, combined with the suffix "-heid," which is used to form nouns expressing a state or quality. "Geldig" itself comes from the Middle Dutch word derived from Germanic roots related to payment or value, reflecting the idea of something having worth or authority.
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"De geldigheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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