De overtreding
Example: De overtreding van de regels leidt tot een boete.
Definition
"De overtreding" refers to the act of breaking or violating a rule, law, or regulation. It typically involves an unlawful action that results in a penalty or punishment, such as a fine or other legal consequence, as illustrated by the example phrase about rule violations leading to fines.
Etymology
The word "de overtreding" comes from the Dutch verb "overtreden," meaning to transgress or break. It is formed by combining "over," meaning over or beyond, and "treden," meaning to step. So, "de overtreding" literally means stepping beyond or crossing a boundary, which fits its legal meaning.
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"De overtreding" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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