Het bevel
Example: Het bevel van de directeur was duidelijk en onmiskenbaar voor iedereen.
Definition
"Het bevel" refers to an order or command given by someone in authority, directing others to perform a specific action. It often implies a clear and authoritative instruction that must be followed, as in the phrase, "Het bevel van de directeur was duidelijk en onmiskenbaar voor iedereen."
Etymology
The Dutch word "het bevel" comes from the verb 'bevelen,' which means to command or order. It is related to the Middle Dutch 'bevelen' and the Old High German 'bifalan,' carrying the sense of entrusting or commanding. Did you know? The root of "het bevel" is connected to the idea of entrusting responsibility or giving a formal instruction.
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"Het bevel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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