No. 3,135 in Dutch
dwangsom
A "dwangsom" is a penalty payment imposed to enforce compliance with a legal obligation.
In a sentence
De rechter legde een dwangsom op aan het bedrijf.
The judge imposed a penalty upon the company.
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 dwangsom helpt ervoor te zorgen dat de regels worden nageleefd.
The penalty helps to ensure that the rules are followed.
In this example, 'dwangsom' emphasizes its role as a coercive measure to enforce compliance.
Bij niet-nakoming van de opdracht geldt een dagelijkse dwangsom.
If the order is not fulfilled, a daily penalty applies.
Here, 'dwangsom' refers to a recurring penalty applied for ongoing non-compliance with an order or requirement.
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