De douaneautoriteit
Example: De douaneautoriteit controleert alle goederen bij de grens nauwkeurig.
Definition
"De douaneautoriteit" refers to the government agency responsible for regulating and monitoring the import and export of goods at a country's borders, ensuring compliance with customs laws and collecting duties and taxes on traded items.
Etymology
The term "de douaneautoriteit" originates from Dutch, where "douane" means customs—derived from the French word 'douane,' which itself comes from the Arabic 'diwān,' meaning a register or office. "Autoriteit" translates to authority, indicating an official body. Did you know that the Arabic root reflects the administrative nature of customs as record-keepers and tax collectors?
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"De douaneautoriteit" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Management - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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the customs authority