Legal Glossary

Haags Kinderontvoeringsverdrag

Hague Child Abduction Convention

International convention for the prompt return of abducted children.

Haags Verdrag

Hague Convention

Collective term for multilateral conventions concluded under the Hague Conference.

Haalschuld

Habeas corpus

Halsmisdrijf

Capital Crime

Historical term for a crime punishable by death.

Handboek

Handbook

Scholarly reference work systematically covering a legal field.

Handelingsonbekwaam

Handelingsonbevoegd

Handelsbeleid EU

EU Trade Policy

Common policy of the European Union regarding international trade.

Handelscontract

Commercial Contract

Agreement between enterprises concerning trade or business transactions.

Handelsmerkrecht

Trademark Law

Legal field governing the protection of trademarks as distinctive signs.

Handelsnaam

Handelsnaamrecht

Handelsnaamwet

Trade Name Act

Act governing the use of trade names by enterprises.

Handelsovereenkomst

Handelsregister

Handhaving

Enforcement

Monitoring and enforcing compliance with laws and regulations.

Hardheidsclausule

Harmonisatie

Harmonization

Aligning legislation of different legal systems or member states.

Haviltex-criterium

Hechtenis

Detention

Custodial sentence for minor offenses.

Heling

Receiving Stolen Goods

Intentionally acquiring or possessing goods derived from crime.

Herbouwwaarde

Rebuild Value

Amount needed to completely rebuild a building after damage.

Herplaatsing

Reassignment

Employment of an employee in another suitable position within the enterprise.

Herroeping

Hersenbeschadiging

Brain Damage

Damage to brain tissue resulting from injury or disease.

Hersenletsel

Brain Injury

Injury to the brain, whether traumatic or non-traumatic.

Herstelactie

Remedial Action

Legal action aimed at restoring a previous situation or undoing damage.

Herstelexploot

Rectification Writ

Writ rectifying or supplementing a previously served writ.

Herstructurering

Restructuring

Fundamental reorganization of the financial or organizational structure of an enterprise.

Herstructureringsdeskundige

Hoge Raad

Supreme Court

Highest court in the Netherlands for civil, criminal, and tax cases.

Hoger beroep

Holding

Homologatie

Homologatie akkoord

Court-Approved Composition

Judicial approval of a composition between debtor and creditors.

Homologatiezitting

Homologation Hearing

Hearing at which the court decides on the approval of a composition.

Hondenbeet

Dog Bite

Injury caused by a dog bite.

Hoofddekking

Primary Coverage

The primary coverage of an insurance contract.

Hoofdelijke aansprakelijkheid

Hoofdelijke verbondenheid

Joint and Several Liability

Situation where multiple debtors can each be held liable for the entire debt.

Hoofdpijn

Headache

Head pain occurring as a complaint in personal injury cases.

Hoor en wederhoor

Right to Be Heard

Fundamental procedural principle giving each party the right to present their case.

Hoorplicht

Hearing Obligation

Obligation of an administrative body to hear the interested party before deciding.

Hoorzitting

Hearing

Meeting where interested parties can orally explain their position.

Houderschap

Huishoudelijke hulp

Domestic Help

Household assistance as a provision under the Social Support Act or personal injury.

Huiszoeking

House Search

Search of a dwelling by law enforcement officers.

Hulpmiddelen

Assistive Devices

Provisions compensating for limitations resulting from injury or disability.

Hulppersoon

Hulppersoon aansprakelijkheid

Liability for Auxiliary Persons

Liability for conduct of auxiliary persons engaged in performing an obligation.

Huur

Huurachterstand

Rent Arrears

Overdue rent payments by the tenant.

Huurbeding

Huurbescherming

Tenant Protection

Statutory protection of the tenant against termination and eviction.

Huurbevriezing

Rent Freeze

Temporary prohibition on increasing the rent.

Huurcommissie

Rent Tribunal

Independent body deciding disputes on rent prices and service charges.

Huurdersorganisatie

Tenants' Organization

Organization representing the interests of tenants.

Huurgenot

Quiet Enjoyment

The undisturbed use of the rented property by the tenant.

Huurharmonisatie

Rent Harmonization

Adjusting the rent to the maximum reasonable level upon a new tenant.

Huurindexatie

Rent Indexation

Annual adjustment of rent based on a price index.

Huurkoop

Huurkoopovereenkomst

Hire-Purchase Agreement

Agreement where a good is paid in installments and ownership transfers only upon full payment.

Huurkorting

Rent Reduction

Reduction of rent due to defects or special circumstances.

Huurovereenkomst

Lease Agreement

Agreement where the landlord undertakes to provide a thing for use in return for payment.

Huurovereenkomst woonruimte

Residential Lease Agreement

Lease agreement for the use of a dwelling as primary residence.

Huurprijs

Rent Price

The periodic payment the tenant makes to the landlord for use of the rented property.

Huurprijsbeding

Huurprijsbescherming

Huurprijscheck

Rent Price Check

Assessment whether the rent conforms to the housing valuation system.

Huurprijsindexering

Huurprijsverhoging

Rent Increase

Increase of rent by the landlord.

Huurprijsverlaging

Rent Decrease

Reduction of rent at the tenant's request.

Huurrecht

Huurschuld

Rent Debt

Outstanding amount of rent.

Huursubsidie

Rent Subsidy

Government subsidy to reduce rental costs for low-income tenants.

Huurtermijn

Rental Period

The period for which a lease agreement has been entered into.

Huurtoeslag

Rent Allowance

Government allowance for tenants with a low income.

Huurverhoging

Rent Increase

Increase of the rent, whether annual or otherwise.

Huurwaarde

Rental Value

The estimated market value of a property expressed as annual rent.

Huurwoning

Rental Dwelling

Dwelling rented out to a tenant.

Huwelijksaangifte

Marriage Declaration

Notification to the civil registrar of the intention to marry.

Huwelijksakte

Marriage Certificate

Civil registry document evidencing the concluded marriage.

Huwelijkse voorwaarden

Prenuptial Agreement

Notarial deed by which spouses deviate from the statutory matrimonial property regime.

Huwelijksgetuige

Marriage Witness

Person present as witness at the marriage ceremony.

Huwelijksgoederen

Matrimonial Property

Assets belonging to spouses' estate falling under the matrimonial property regime.

Huwelijksvoltrekking

Marriage Ceremony

Official ceremony at which the marriage is concluded before the civil registrar.

Hypotheek

Mortgage

Security right on immovable property securing a loan.

Hypotheekrecht

Hypothetische situatie

Hypothetical Situation

Imaginary situation serving as a benchmark for assessing damages.