De sanctie
Example: De sanctie voor de overtreding was zeer streng.
Definition
"De sanctie" refers to a penalty or punishment imposed as a consequence of violating a law, rule, or agreement. It is often used in legal contexts to describe the measure taken to enforce compliance or deter misconduct, such as fines or other disciplinary actions.
Etymology
The word "de sanctie" originates from the Latin word 'sanctio,' meaning decree or penalty. It entered Dutch through French influence, maintaining its legal connotation related to enforcement and punishment. Did you know? The root 'sanct-' also relates to making something sacred or inviolable, highlighting the seriousness of the imposed penalty.
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"De sanctie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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