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noun · de-woord · B1

de zelfbeschikking

What does “zelfbeschikking” mean?

Syllables: zelf·be·schik·king

Meaning

English
self-determination

This word takes “de”.

Example sentences

  • Iedereen heeft het recht op zelfbeschikking, ook over zijn eigen lichaam.Everyone has the right to self-determination, including over their own body.
  • Bij huwelijksdwang is er geen zelfbeschikking.In a forced marriage there is no self-determination.

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