Het strafrecht
Example: Het strafrecht speelt een belangrijke rol in onze samenleving.
Definition
"Het strafrecht" refers to the body of laws and legal principles that define crimes and prescribe punishments for those who commit offenses. It plays a crucial role in maintaining order by regulating behavior considered harmful to society.
Etymology
The term "het strafrecht" comes from Dutch, where "straf" means punishment and "recht" means law or right. Together, they literally translate to 'punishment law.' The concept has roots in early legal systems designed to enforce societal norms through penalties.
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"Het strafrecht" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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