Het eigendom
Example: Het eigendom van het huis is duidelijk vastgelegd in het contract.
Definition
"Het eigendom" refers to the legal right or ownership of something, such as property or an object. It indicates who has the authority to control, use, or dispose of the item, as shown in the example phrase where the ownership of the house is clearly established in the contract.
Etymology
The term "het eigendom" comes from Dutch, where "eigen" means 'own' and the suffix "-dom" denotes a state or condition. Thus, "het eigendom" literally means 'the state of owning.' Did you know? The concept of ownership has been central to Dutch law for centuries, reflecting the importance of property rights in society.
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"Het eigendom" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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