De belanghebbende
Example: De belanghebbende wil meer informatie over het project.
Definition
"De belanghebbende" refers to a person or party who has a direct interest or stake in a particular matter, such as a business project or decision. This individual seeks information or involvement because the outcome affects their rights or responsibilities.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de belanghebbende" combines "belang," meaning interest or concern, and "hebbende," the present participle of "hebben," meaning to have. Together, it literally means 'the one having an interest.' This construction highlights the person's active involvement or stake in the issue.
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"De belanghebbende" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Entrepreneurship - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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