De verdediging
Example: De verdediging presenteerde sterke argumenten tijdens de rechtszaak.
Definition
"De verdediging" refers to the legal team or arguments presented to protect or justify a defendant's position in a court case. It involves efforts to prove innocence or reduce liability during a trial, as in the phrase, 'De verdediging presenteerde sterke argumenten tijdens de rechtszaak.'
Etymology
The term "de verdediging" comes from the Dutch verb 'verdedigen,' meaning 'to defend,' which itself originates from the Middle Dutch 'verdedigen,' related to the Old High German 'fertidigen.' The word reflects the concept of protecting or guarding against an accusation or attack, especially in legal contexts.
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"De verdediging" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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