Legal Glossary

de juridische verplichting om schade die aan een ander is toegebracht te vergoeden. Aansprakelijkheid kan ontstaan uit overeenkomst (wanprestatie), uit de wet (onrechtmatige daad), of op basis van risico.

Aansprakelijkheidsbeperking

Limitation of Liability

A contractual clause limiting a party's liability.

Aansprakelijkheidsgrondslag

Basis of Liability

The legal basis on which a claim for damages is founded.

Aansprakelijkheidsverzekering

Aanstellingskeuring

Pre-employment Medical Examination

A medical examination prior to employment.

Aanvaarding

Aanvang termijn

Commencement of Time Limit

The moment at which a statutory or contractual time limit begins to run.

Aanvraag

Application

A request to an administrative body to make a decision.

Aanvraag octrooi

Patent Application

A request for patent protection for an invention.

Aanvullend recht

Supplementary Law

Legal rules that apply unless parties agree otherwise.

Aanwijzing

Directive / Instruction

A binding instruction from an administrative body or supervisory authority.

Aanzegging

Aanzegverplichting

Aard- en nagelvast

Ab initio

Absolute bevoegdheid

Absolute competentie

Subject-matter Jurisdiction

The jurisdiction of a particular type of court to hear a case.

Absolute meerderheid

Absolute priority rule

Absoluut recht

Abstracte schadebegroting

Abstract Damage Assessment

A method of calculating damages based on objective standards, independent of actual costs.

Acceptatie

Acceptance

The acceptance of an offer resulting in the formation of a contract.

Accountant

A financial expert who audits financial statements and provides financial advice.

Accountantsverklaring

Achteraf bezien

Hindsight Assessment

Assessment of a situation using knowledge that was only available afterwards.

Achtervolgingsschade

Pursuit Damage

Damage caused during a pursuit by police or other emergency services.

Acquis communautaire

Acquis Communautaire

The entire body of EU legislation, case law and treaties binding on all member states.

Actieve openbaarmaking

Active Disclosure

The proactive disclosure of government information.

Actio pauliana

Activa

Activa en passiva

Assets and Liabilities

The assets and liabilities of a business.

Actualiteitswaarde

Current Value

The current value of an asset or right at the time of assessment.

Ad hoc

Ad interim

Addendum

Ademanalyse

Breath Analysis

A test to measure blood alcohol levels through exhaled air.

Adequate veroorzaking

Adequate Causation

A causation doctrine attributing only foreseeable consequences.

Administratieplicht

Administratieve rechter

Adoptie

Adoption

The legal incorporation of a child into a family as one's own child.

Advocaat

Lawyer

A legally trained person authorized to represent clients in legal proceedings.

Advocaat-generaal (EU)

Advocate General (EU)

A member of the EU Court of Justice who provides independent legal opinions.

Afbeeldingsrecht

Image Rights

A person's right to determine whether and how their portrait is published.

Afdrachtbelasting

Withholding Tax

Tax withheld by a third party and remitted to the tax authorities.

Afdreiging

Affectieschade

Affection Damage

Immaterial compensation for close relatives of a victim with serious injury or death.

Afgeleide schade

Afgifte

Surrender / Delivery

The handing over or making available of an item or document.

Afhankelijk recht

Afkoelingsperiode

Afkoelingsperiode (faillissement)

Cooling-off Period (Bankruptcy)

A period during which third parties cannot exercise their rights over assets in the bankrupt estate.

Afkoop huur

Lease Buyout

An agreement where the tenant pays compensation to exit the lease early.

Afkoop verzekering

Insurance Surrender

The early termination of a life insurance policy in exchange for the surrender value.

Afkoopsom

Severance Payment

A one-time payment upon termination of a contract or employment.

Afnameverplichting

Purchase Obligation

The contractual obligation to purchase a certain quantity of goods or services.

Afschrijving

Depreciation

The systematic allocation of an asset's cost over its useful life.

Afspiegelingsbeginsel

Afstamming

Descent / Parentage

The legal determination of the family law relationship between parent and child.

Aftermarket

The market for replacement parts, accessories and services after sale of the main product.

Aftrekpost

Tax Deduction

An amount that may be deducted from taxable income.

Afvloeiingsregeling

Afwikkeling faillissement

Liquidation of Bankruptcy

The process of distributing the bankrupt estate and concluding the bankruptcy.

Agendarecht

Right to Place Items on the Agenda

The right of shareholders to place items on the agenda of the general meeting.

Agenderingsrecht

Agentuurovereenkomst

Akkoord

Composition

An agreement between debtor and creditors on partial payment of debts.

Akkoordprocedure

Composition Procedure

The judicial procedure for offering and approving a composition.

Akte

Akte van levering

Algemeen verbindend voorschrift

Generally Binding Regulation

A decision by an administrative body that is binding on everyone, such as a regulation.

Algemene bekendheid

Common Knowledge

Facts so commonly known that they need not be proven in court.

Algemene titel

Algemene vergadering

Algemene vergadering van aandeelhouders (AvA)

General Meeting of Shareholders

The highest body of a company where shareholders make decisions.

Algemene voorwaarden

Algemene wet bestuursrecht

Algemene wet bestuursrecht (Awb)

General Administrative Law Act

The Dutch framework act governing general administrative law.

Algemene zorgvuldigheidsnorm

General Duty of Care

The standard requiring careful conduct in social interaction.

Alimentatie

Alimentatiebeschikking

Alimony Order

A court ruling establishing the amount and duration of alimony.

Alimentatiefraude

Alimony Fraud

Deliberately providing false information to evade alimony obligations.

Alimentatieplicht

Maintenance Obligation

The legal obligation to contribute to the maintenance of an ex-partner or child.

All-in huurprijs

All-inclusive Rent

A rent that includes both basic rent and service charges.

All-risk verzekering

All-risk Insurance

Insurance covering all damages except explicitly excluded risks.

Allocatie

Allocation

The assignment or distribution of resources, rights or obligations.

Allocatiefunctie

Alternatieve causaliteit

Alternative Causation

Situation where damage was caused by one of several persons, but it is unclear by whom.

Alternatieve geschilbeslechting

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Methods of resolving disputes outside of court, such as mediation and arbitration.

Alternatieve straf

Alternative Sentence

A sentence replacing imprisonment, such as community service.

Ambtenarenrecht

Ambtshalve aanvulling

Ex Officio Supplementation

The supplementation of legal grounds or facts by the judge on their own initiative.

Ambtsmisdrijf

Malfeasance in Office

A criminal offence committed by a public official in the exercise of their duties.

Amicus curiae

Amputatie

Amputation

The surgical removal of a limb or body part.

Anciënniteitsbeginsel

Animus

Annuleringsbeding

Annuleringskosten

Cancellation Costs

Costs charged upon cancellation of a contract or reservation.

Anti-speculatiebeding

Anticipatie-arrest

Anticipation Ruling

A judicial ruling that anticipates future legislation.

Appartementseigenaar

Appartementsrecht

Appeldagvaarding

Appellant

Appeltermijn

Appeal Period

The statutory period within which an appeal must be filed.

Appelverbod

Appeal Prohibition

A statutory provision excluding appeal against a ruling.

Arbeidsinspectie

Labour Inspectorate

The government agency supervising compliance with labour legislation.

Arbeidsmarkt

Labour Market

The totality of supply and demand for labour.

Arbeidsomstandighedenwet

Arbeidsongeschikt

Arbeidsongeschiktheidsschade

Disability Damage

Financial damage resulting from disability due to injury or illness.

Arbeidsongeval

Workplace Accident

An accident occurring during or in connection with work.

Arbeidsovereenkomst

een overeenkomst waarbij de werknemer zich verbindt om persoonlijk arbeid te verrichten voor de werkgever, onder diens gezag, in ruil voor loon. De drie kernelementen zijn: arbeid, loon en gezagsverhouding.