De rechter
Example: De rechter nam een belangrijke beslissing in de zaak.
Definition
"De rechter" refers to the judge in a legal context who presides over court proceedings, interprets the law, and makes decisions or rulings in cases. The judge ensures that justice is administered fairly and according to legal standards.
Etymology
The term "de rechter" comes from the Dutch word 'recht,' meaning 'law' or 'justice,' combined with the agent suffix '-er,' indicating a person who performs an action. Thus, "de rechter" literally means 'the one who judges.' Did you know that this term reflects the role's foundational connection to justice and law?
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"De rechter" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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