Het burgerlijk recht
Example: Het burgerlijk recht regelt de relaties tussen burgers in Nederland.
Definition
"Het burgerlijk recht" refers to the body of law that governs the relationships and disputes between private individuals or entities. It includes rules on contracts, property, family matters, and obligations, regulating how citizens interact legally within a society.
Etymology
The term "het burgerlijk recht" originates from Dutch, where "burgerlijk" means 'civil' or 'relating to citizens,' and "recht" means 'law' or 'right.' It reflects the law applicable to citizens, distinguishing it from criminal or public law. Did you know? The word "burgerlijk" is related to the English word 'bourgeois,' which historically referred to town dwellers or citizens.
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"Het burgerlijk recht" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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