De rechtbank
Example: De rechtbank besloot om de zaak uit te stellen.
Definition
"De rechtbank" refers to the court, a legal institution where judges hear and decide cases, resolve disputes, and administer justice. It is the place where legal matters are formally examined and rulings are made, such as when a court decides to postpone a case.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de rechtbank" combines 'recht,' meaning law or justice, with 'bank,' which originally meant bench or seat. Historically, judges sat on benches to hear cases. Thus, "de rechtbank" literally means 'the law bench,' referring to the place where legal judgments are delivered.
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"De rechtbank" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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