De overeenkomst
Example: De overeenkomst tussen de bedrijven is zeer belangrijk voor ons.
Definition
"De overeenkomst" in finance refers to a formal agreement or contract between parties that outlines mutual obligations, rights, and terms. It signifies a binding arrangement ensuring cooperation or transaction details, such as in the example: 'The agreement between the companies is very important for us.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "de overeenkomst" combines 'over' meaning 'over' or 'about' and 'komst' derived from 'komen,' meaning 'come.' Thus, it literally suggests 'something that comes over' or 'a coming together,' reflecting the concept of parties coming together to form an agreement.
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"De overeenkomst" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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