De borg
Example: De borg betaalde de schade na het ongeluk volledig.
Definition
"De borg" refers to a security deposit or guarantee, often a sum of money paid to ensure fulfillment of an agreement or to cover potential damages. For example, "De borg betaalde de schade na het ongeluk volledig" means the deposit fully covered the damages after the accident.
Etymology
The term "de borg" originates from Dutch, where it historically referred to a pledge or guarantee. It is related to the verb 'borgen,' meaning to secure or guarantee. Did you know? The concept of 'borg' as a security has been used in legal and financial contexts in the Netherlands for centuries.
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"De borg" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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