De getuige
Example: De getuige vertelde zijn verhaal tijdens de rechtszaak.
Definition
"De getuige" refers to a witness in a legal context who provides testimony or evidence during a trial or investigation. This person observes events relevant to the case and shares their account to help establish facts in court proceedings.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de getuige" originates from the Middle Dutch word 'getuic,' which means witness or testimony. It is related to the verb 'getuigen,' meaning to testify. Did you know? The word shares roots with the English word 'testify,' both deriving from Latin 'testis,' meaning witness.
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"De getuige" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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