Het huiszoekingsbevel
Example: De politie kreeg een huiszoekingsbevel om het huis te doorzoeken.
Definition
"Het huiszoekingsbevel" is a legal order issued by a court that authorizes law enforcement to enter and search a specific property for evidence related to a crime. It ensures that the search is conducted lawfully and protects individuals' rights during investigations.
Etymology
The term "het huiszoekingsbevel" originates from Dutch, combining 'huis' (house), 'zoeking' (search), and 'bevel' (order). It literally means 'house search order.' Did you know? The word 'bevel' shares roots with the English 'bailiff,' both relating to authority and enforcement.
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"Het huiszoekingsbevel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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