De verplichting
Example: Iedere werknemer heeft de verplichting om op tijd te komen.
Definition
"De verplichting" refers to a legal or moral duty that requires a person to perform a certain task or fulfill a responsibility, such as the obligation of every employee to arrive on time.
Etymology
The word "de verplichting" comes from the Dutch verb 'verplichten,' meaning to oblige or compel. It combines 'ver-' (a prefix indicating intensification) with 'plicht,' meaning duty or obligation. Did you know? The root 'plicht' is related to the English word 'plight,' which originally meant a solemn promise or condition.
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"De verplichting" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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