De wet
Example: De wet beschermt de rechten van alle burgers in Nederland.
Definition
"De wet" refers to the system of rules and regulations established by a governing authority, designed to protect the rights and maintain order within a society. For example, "De wet beschermt de rechten van alle burgers in Nederland" means the law protects the rights of all citizens in the Netherlands.
Etymology
The term "de wet" comes from the Dutch word 'wet,' meaning law. It traces back to the Old Dutch 'wet,' related to the German 'Wett' and English 'wit' (knowledge), reflecting the idea of established knowledge or rules. Did you know? The word emphasizes the importance of wisdom and order in society.
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"De wet" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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