Het contract
Example: We moeten het contract zorgvuldig doornemen voor de ondertekening.
Definition
"Het contract" refers to a formal agreement between two or more parties that outlines specific rights and obligations, often legally binding. It is commonly used in financial and business contexts to ensure clarity and commitment, such as reviewing terms carefully before signing.
Etymology
The word "het contract" comes from the Latin 'contractus,' meaning 'a drawing together, agreement.' It entered Dutch through French influence, where 'contrat' also means contract. Did you know? The root 'tract' means 'to draw' or 'pull,' reflecting how parties 'draw together' their promises in a contract.
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"Het contract" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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