Het onderzoek
Example: Het onderzoek naar de rechtszaak duurt langer dan verwacht.
Definition
"Het onderzoek" refers to the formal process of investigating or examining facts, evidence, or circumstances related to a legal case or issue. It involves gathering information to understand the situation better and make informed decisions within the justice system.
Etymology
The Dutch term "het onderzoek" combines 'onder,' meaning 'under,' and 'zoek,' meaning 'search.' Together, they literally mean 'the search under' or 'investigation,' reflecting the process of looking deeply into matters, especially in legal contexts.
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"Het onderzoek" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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