De handhavingsambtenaar
Example: De handhavingsambtenaar controleert of iedereen zich aan de regels houdt.
Definition
"De handhavingsambtenaar" refers to an official responsible for enforcing laws and regulations, ensuring that individuals and organizations comply with established rules. This role typically involves monitoring, inspecting, and taking action against violations in various legal or administrative contexts.
Etymology
The word "de handhavingsambtenaar" is a compound Dutch term combining "handhaving" meaning enforcement, and "ambtenaar" meaning official or civil servant. It literally translates to 'the enforcement official.' Did you know? In Dutch, many official titles are formed by joining descriptive words to create precise meanings.
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"De handhavingsambtenaar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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the enforcement officer