This is the 3135th most frequent Dutch word.
dwangsom
A "dwangsom" is a penalty payment imposed to enforce compliance with a legal obligation.
Here, the word 'dwangsom' is used to describe a penalty set by a court in the form of monetary compensation or a fine automatically applying if an infringement persists or a directive isn't followed.
De rechter legde een dwangsom op aan het bedrijf.
The judge imposed a penalty upon the company.
In this example, 'dwangsom' emphasizes its role as a coercive measure to enforce compliance.
De dwangsom helpt ervoor te zorgen dat de regels worden nageleefd.
The penalty helps to ensure that the rules are followed.
Here, 'dwangsom' refers to a recurring penalty applied for ongoing non-compliance with an order or requirement.