De opsluiting
Example: De opsluiting van de verdachte duurde langer dan verwacht.
Definition
"De opsluiting" refers to the confinement or imprisonment of a suspect or individual, typically as a legal measure, where the person is held in custody for a certain period. It often involves restricting someone's freedom in a detention facility or prison.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de opsluiting" comes from the verb 'opsluiten,' which means to lock up or confine. It combines 'op,' meaning 'up' or 'closed,' and 'sluiten,' meaning 'to close.' Did you know? This reflects the idea of closing someone inside a place securely.
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"De opsluiting" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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