De boete
Example: Hij kreeg een boete voor het parkeren op de verkeerde plek.
Definition
"De boete" refers to a fine or penalty imposed as punishment for breaking a law or rule, such as receiving a monetary charge for illegal parking. It represents a financial consequence intended to discourage unlawful behavior.
Etymology
The word "de boete" originates from the Dutch language, where it means penalty or fine. It is derived from the Old Dutch term 'bōta,' related to the act of making amends or reparation. Did you know that the concept behind "de boete" historically involved compensating for wrongdoing?
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"De boete" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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