Het politieonderzoek
Example: Het politieonderzoek naar de diefstal duurt nog enkele weken.
Definition
"Het politieonderzoek" refers to the police investigation conducted to gather facts, evidence, and information about a crime or incident. It involves systematic efforts by law enforcement to solve cases, identify suspects, and ensure justice, such as in theft or other criminal activities.
Etymology
The Dutch term "het politieonderzoek" combines "politie" meaning police, derived from the Greek 'polis' meaning city, and "onderzoek" meaning investigation or inquiry. Together, they describe the official inquiry conducted by police authorities. Did you know? The word "onderzoek" literally means 'under-search,' emphasizing a thorough examination.
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"Het politieonderzoek" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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the police investigation