De overdracht
Example: De overdracht van het eigendom vond plaats bij de notaris.
Definition
"De overdracht" refers to the legal process of transferring ownership or rights from one party to another, often formalized through official documentation or a notary, as in the phrase 'De overdracht van het eigendom vond plaats bij de notaris.'
Etymology
The word "de overdracht" comes from the Dutch verb 'overdragen,' meaning 'to transfer' or 'to hand over.' It combines 'over,' meaning 'over' or 'across,' with 'dragen,' meaning 'to carry.' Did you know? This term vividly captures the act of carrying something across from one person to another.
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"De overdracht" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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