Het rechtsbeginsel
Example: Het rechtsbeginsel beschermt de rechten van alle burgers in Nederland.
Definition
"Het rechtsbeginsel" refers to a fundamental legal principle that serves as the foundation for the rule of law, ensuring that laws are applied fairly and consistently, and protecting the rights and freedoms of individuals within a legal system.
Etymology
The term "het rechtsbeginsel" is Dutch, combining "recht" meaning law or justice, and "beginsel" meaning principle. It literally translates to 'the legal principle,' highlighting its role as a basic rule underlying legal systems.
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"Het rechtsbeginsel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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the legal principle