Het contract
Example: We hebben het contract gisteren ondertekend voor de baan.
Definition
"Het contract" refers to a formal written agreement between parties that outlines obligations, rights, and terms agreed upon. In business, "het contract" ensures all involved understand their responsibilities, such as signing a job agreement or service arrangement.
Etymology
The Dutch word "het contract" comes from the Latin 'contractus,' meaning 'a drawing together' or 'agreement.' It entered Dutch through French, maintaining its legal and formal sense. Did you know? The concept of contracts dates back to ancient times when agreements were often sealed with a handshake or a clay tablet.
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"Het contract" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Entrepreneurship - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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