De wetgeving
Example: De wetgeving over milieubescherming is onlangs veranderd.
Definition
"De wetgeving" refers to the system or body of laws and legal rules established by a governing authority. It includes all the statutes and regulations that regulate behavior and maintain order within a society, such as environmental protection laws.
Etymology
The word "de wetgeving" comes from the Dutch words "wet" meaning law and the suffix "-geving" meaning giving or setting. Together, it literally means the giving or enactment of laws. Did you know? The root "wet" is related to the English word "wit," originally meaning knowledge or understanding, highlighting that laws are based on collective knowledge and agreement.
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"De wetgeving" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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