De oproep
Example: De oproep voor de rechtszaak kwam onverwacht binnen.
Definition
"De oproep" refers to the official summons or call, especially in a legal context, notifying someone to appear at a court or legal proceeding. It is a formal notification that demands presence or response, often used to ensure participation in judicial matters.
Etymology
The term "de oproep" comes from the Dutch words 'op' meaning 'up' or 'on' and 'roep' meaning 'call' or 'shout.' Originally, it referred to calling someone up or out, which evolved into the legal sense of summoning someone to appear, reflecting the act of formally calling someone to court.
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"De oproep" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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