De wet
Example: De wet beschermt de rechten van alle burgers in Nederland.
Definition
"De wet" refers to the body of rules and regulations established by a government to maintain order and protect the rights of citizens. It ensures justice and legal standards are upheld, as in the phrase: 'De wet beschermt de rechten van alle burgers in Nederland.'
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' or 'Weisung,' meaning command or instruction. Did you know? The concept of 'wet' was crucial in medieval Europe for organizing societies under common rules.
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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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