No. 940 in Dutch
grensoverschrijdend
"Grensoverschrijdend" means "cross-border" or "transgressive," referring to crossing physical, social, or behavioral boundaries.
In a sentence
Het gedrag van de werknemer tegenover zijn collega's was grensoverschrijdend.
The behavior of the employee towards his colleagues was transgressive.
'Grensoverschrijdend' refers to behavior that exceeds acceptable boundaries or norms, often in a social or professional context.
Sommige grensoverschrijdende misdaden vereisen internationale samenwerking om op te lossen.
Some cross-border crimes require international cooperation to solve.
In this context, 'grensoverschrijdend' denotes actions or events that surpass national borders, emphasizing their international scope.
De grensoverschrijdende handel in illegale goederen is een groot probleem voor de autoriteiten.
The cross-border trade in illegal goods is a significant problem for authorities.
Here, 'grensoverschrijdend' illustrates operations or transactions that occur between multiple jurisdictions or countries.
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