De toezichthouder
Example: De toezichthouder controleert of bedrijven zich aan de regels houden.
Definition
"De toezichthouder" refers to the official or authority responsible for supervising and ensuring that companies comply with laws and regulations. This role involves monitoring activities to uphold standards and prevent violations within a legal framework.
Etymology
The word "de toezichthouder" comes from Dutch, combining "toezien" meaning 'to oversee' or 'to supervise,' and "houder," which means 'holder' or 'keeper.' Together, it literally means 'the overseer' or 'the one who holds supervision.' Did you know it reflects the practical role of watching over rules closely?
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"De toezichthouder" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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