De schending
Example: De schending van de regels leidt tot ernstige gevolgen.
Definition
"De schending" refers to the act of violating or breaching rules, laws, or agreements. It involves disregarding established norms or regulations, often resulting in negative consequences, such as in the phrase 'De schending van de regels leidt tot ernstige gevolgen.'
Etymology
The word "de schending" comes from the Dutch verb 'schenden,' meaning 'to violate' or 'to offend.' It traces back to Middle Dutch, with roots in the Old High German word 'scendan,' meaning 'to disgrace' or 'to harm.' Did you know? The term carries a strong sense of breaking moral or legal boundaries.
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"De schending" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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