De verantwoordelijkheid
Example: De verantwoordelijkheid van de advocaat is zeer belangrijk in rechtszaken.
Definition
"De verantwoordelijkheid" refers to the duty or obligation to take care of something or to be accountable for actions, especially in legal contexts. It implies the role of being answerable for decisions and consequences, as in the responsibility of a lawyer in legal cases.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de verantwoordelijkheid" combines 'verantwoording,' meaning 'account' or 'explanation,' and '-elijkheid,' a suffix forming nouns indicating a quality or state. It literally translates to 'the quality of being accountable.' Did you know that this word reflects the serious nature of legal and moral duties in Dutch culture?
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"De verantwoordelijkheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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