De grondwet
Example: De grondwet beschermt de rechten van alle burgers in Nederland.
Definition
"De grondwet" refers to the fundamental legal document or constitution that establishes the basic principles and laws governing a country, protecting the rights and freedoms of its citizens, such as in the example phrase where it protects the rights of all citizens in the Netherlands.
Etymology
The word "de grondwet" is Dutch, composed of "grond" meaning 'ground' or 'foundation' and "wet" meaning 'law.' It literally translates to 'foundation law,' highlighting its role as the base legal framework of a nation. Did you know that the concept emphasizes the idea of laws being the groundwork for society?
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"De grondwet" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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