De plicht
Example: Het is onze plicht om de wetten te respecteren.
Definition
"De plicht" refers to a legal or moral obligation that a person is required to fulfill, often imposed by law or ethical standards. It emphasizes the responsibility to act in accordance with rules or duties, as in respecting laws or fulfilling assigned tasks.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de plicht" traces back to the Middle Dutch term derived from Old High German "plicht", meaning duty or obligation. It is related to the German word "Pflicht". Did you know that "plicht" originally conveyed a sense of something one is bound to do, reflecting social and legal responsibilities?
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"De plicht" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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