Legal Dictionary

Legal Phrases

Brief Description

Aanslag

Any act aimed at attacking the President or their deputy with the intent of seizing independence or rendering them incapable of governing.

Abstraction

A method used to obtain understanding or legal certainty by analyzing a phenomenon or event in depth.

Adagium

A legal proverb or saying containing teachings from renowned or intelligent individuals, generally used to counter an argument from an opponent.

Arbitrator

A third party appointed by disputing parties to assist in resolving a dispute.

Beleidsregels

Decisions containing policy regulations.

Beschikking

A decision issued by an administrative official that is concrete and specific.

Clandestine

Activities carried out secretly and covertly to achieve an unlawful objective.

Clause

An independent provision in an agreement where one of its elements is expanded or restricted by special conditions.

Confronteren

To bring conflicting parties face to face.

Contravenieren

To violate laws, regulations, or applicable provisions.