De havenautoriteit
Example: De havenautoriteit regelt de veiligheid en het verkeer in de haven.
Definition
"De havenautoriteit" refers to the organization or authority responsible for managing the safety, operations, and traffic within a port. This body ensures smooth coordination and regulation of maritime activities to maintain an efficient and secure harbor environment.
Etymology
The term "de havenautoriteit" comes from Dutch, combining "haven" meaning 'port' or 'harbor' and "autoriteit" meaning 'authority.' It literally translates to 'the port authority,' reflecting its role in overseeing harbor operations. Did you know? The word "autoriteit" stems from Latin 'auctoritas,' indicating influence or command.
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"De havenautoriteit" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Management - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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the port authority