De zaak
Example: De zaak werd snel opgelost door de rechter.
Definition
"De zaak" in legal context refers to a case or matter under consideration by a court or legal authority. It involves the facts, evidence, and legal arguments presented for resolution, as in the phrase 'De zaak werd snel opgelost door de rechter,' meaning the case was quickly resolved by the judge.
Etymology
The term "de zaak" comes from Dutch, where 'zaak' originally meant 'thing' or 'affair.' Over time, it evolved in legal contexts to specifically mean a legal case or matter. Did you know that 'zaak' is related to the English word 'thing,' both stemming from a common Germanic root?
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"De zaak" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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