De omkoping
Example: De omkoping van ambtenaren is een ernstig misdrijf.
Definition
The term "de omkoping" refers to the act of bribery, which involves offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting something of value to influence the actions of an official or other person in charge of a public or legal duty. It is considered a serious crime.
Etymology
"De omkoping" comes from the Dutch verb "omkopen," which means to bribe. The word combines "om," meaning around or about, and "kopen," meaning to buy. So, it literally suggests buying someone over or around to gain favor or influence. Did you know that bribery has been an issue mentioned in laws and stories since ancient times?
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"De omkoping" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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