De vergunning
Example: Zonder de vergunning mag je hier niet bouwen.
Definition
"De vergunning" is a legal document or official authorization that grants permission to perform a specific action, such as building or operating a business. It ensures that activities comply with regulations and laws, like in the phrase, 'Without the permit, you may not build here.'
Etymology
The word "de vergunning" comes from Dutch, combining 'ver-' (a prefix indicating completion or thoroughness) with 'gunning,' which relates to granting or awarding. It essentially means 'the granting' of permission. Did you know that the root 'gunnen' means to grant or allow, reflecting the official approval nature of a permit?
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"De vergunning" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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