De aanklacht
Example: De aanklacht tegen de verdachte werd gisteren ingediend.
Definition
"De aanklacht" refers to a formal accusation or charge made against someone in a legal context, typically alleging that the person has committed a crime. It is the official claim presented in court to initiate prosecution against the accused individual.
Etymology
The term "de aanklacht" originates from Dutch, combining "aan" meaning 'upon' or 'against' with "klacht" meaning 'complaint' or 'charge.' This reflects the idea of bringing a complaint against someone. Did you know? The word "klacht" is related to the English word 'clack,' originally describing a sharp sound, metaphorically linked to a sharp complaint.
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"De aanklacht" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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