De aansprakelijkheid
Example: De aansprakelijkheid van de onderneming is goed geregeld.
Definition
"De aansprakelijkheid" refers to the legal responsibility or obligation of a person or entity to compensate for harm, damage, or debt. It often involves being accountable for actions or omissions that cause loss or injury to others, as in the phrase 'De aansprakelijkheid van de onderneming is goed geregeld.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "de aansprakelijkheid" comes from the verb 'aanspreken,' meaning to address or hold accountable, combined with the suffix '-elijkheid,' which forms nouns indicating a state or condition. It literally translates to 'the state of being held responsible.' Did you know that this term is commonly used in legal contexts to signify liability or accountability?
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"De aansprakelijkheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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