De wetshandhaving
Example: De wetshandhaving zorgt voor orde en veiligheid in de stad.
Definition
"De wetshandhaving" refers to the act or process of enforcing laws to maintain order and safety within a community or society. It involves ensuring that legal rules are followed and taking appropriate action against violations, as in the phrase: 'De wetshandhaving zorgt voor orde en veiligheid in de stad.'
Etymology
The word "de wetshandhaving" comes from Dutch, combining 'wet' meaning 'law' and 'handhaving' meaning 'enforcement' or 'maintenance.' It literally means 'law enforcement.' Did you know? The component 'handhaving' derives from 'handhaven,' meaning 'to uphold' or 'to maintain,' which adds a sense of actively keeping the law in place.
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"De wetshandhaving" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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