Legal Glossary

Kadaster

Land Registry

The public registration of immovable properties and rights established thereon.

Kaderovereenkomst

Framework agreement

An agreement establishing the general terms for future transactions.

Kamer van koophandel

Kamerverhuur

Room rental

The rental of a non-self-contained living space within a larger unit.

Kansschade

Loss of chance

Damage consisting of the loss of a chance of a favorable outcome.

Kantonrechter

Subdistrict court judge

The judge competent for certain civil cases and employment and rental cases.

Kantonrechtersformule

Kantonzaak

Subdistrict case

A case handled by the subdistrict court judge.

Kantooruren

Office hours

The regular working hours during which an office or service is available.

Kapitaal

Capital

The assets contributed by shareholders to a company.

Kapitaalbescherming

Kapitaalvermindering

Kascommissie

Katvanger

Kelderluik-criteria

Cellar hatch criteria

The criteria for assessing the creation of danger as a tortious act.

Kenmerkend vermogen

Characteristic performance

The performance that gives a contract its characteristic nature for PIL purposes.

Kennelijk onredelijk ontslag

Kennisgeving

Notification

A formal communication to a person or institution about a legally relevant fact.

Kennisgeving besluit

Decision notification

The formal announcement of an administrative decision to interested parties.

Kernbeding

Ketenaansprakelijkheid

Ketenregeling

Kettingbeding

Kifid

The Financial Services Complaints Institute for disputes between consumers and financial institutions.

Kind erkend

Recognized child

A child whose paternity has been established through recognition.

Kinderalimentatie

Child support

The financial contribution of parents to the costs of care and upbringing of their children.

Kindermishandeling

Child abuse

Any form of physical, psychological, or sexual violence against a minor.

Kinderporno

Child pornography

Images of sexual acts involving a minor.

Kinderrechter

Juvenile court judge

The judge competent for juvenile criminal cases and child protection measures.

Kindsdeel

Child's share

The statutory inheritance share of a child in a parent's estate.

Kinesitherapie

Kinesiotherapy

Treatment of physical complaints through movement therapy.

Klachten

Complaints

Expressions of dissatisfaction with a service, product, or action of an organization.

Klachtplicht

Klasse

Klokkenluidersregeling

Whistleblower scheme

A scheme for the protection of persons who report wrongdoing in an organization.

Klusrecht

Right to make improvements

The right of a tenant to make changes to the rented dwelling.

Kneuzingen

Contusions

Superficial tissue damage from blunt force, relevant in personal injury cases.

Knieletsel

Knee injury

Damage to the knee joint as a result of an accident or violence.

Knowhow

Know-how

Non-public technical or business knowledge with commercial value.

Koop op afbetaling

Koop-/aannemingsovereenkomst

Koopakte

Purchase deed

The written agreement for the purchase of real estate.

Koopcontract

Purchase contract

An agreement whereby the seller delivers an item and the buyer pays the price.

Koopoptie

Koopovereenkomst

Koopsomverzekering

Single premium insurance

An insurance policy purchased with a single lump-sum payment.

Kort geding

een spoedprocedure bij de voorzieningenrechter voor situaties die niet kunnen wachten op een normale rechtszaak, waarbij een voorlopige beslissing wordt genomen die direct uitvoerbaar is.

Kosten deskundigenonderzoek

Expert examination costs

The costs of an expert engaged by the court or a party.

Kosten rechtens

Costs to follow the event

The claim that the losing party pays the winning party's litigation costs.

Kosten ter vaststelling

Costs of assessment

The reasonable costs incurred to determine the extent of damage.

Kostenvergoeding

Cost reimbursement

The reimbursement of costs incurred by an employer, insurer, or government.

Kostenverhaal

Cost recovery

The recovery of costs incurred from the party that caused them or is responsible.

Kostenveroordeling

Kostwinnerschap

Breadwinner status

The position of the person earning the main income for the family.

Kracht van gewijsde

Kraken

Kroongetuige

Crown witness

A suspect who testifies against co-suspects in exchange for a reduced sentence.

Kwade trouw

Kwalitatief recht

Kwalitatieve aansprakelijkheid

Strict liability

Liability not based on fault but on a specific capacity or quality.

Kwalitatieve meerderheid

Qualified majority

A voting ratio requiring more than a simple majority.

Kwalitatieve verplichting

Kwartaalcijfers

Quarterly figures

The financial results of a company for a quarter.

Kwekersrecht

Plant variety rights

The exclusive right to a new plant variety.

Kwijting