No. 2,107 in Dutch
handhaving
Enforcement or maintenance.
In a sentence
De handhaving van de regels is cruciaal voor veiligheid.
The enforcement of rules is crucial for safety.
In this sentence, 'handhaving' refers to the act of enforcing or maintaining rules to ensure compliance.
Zijn handhaving van discipline zorgde voor een succesvolle werking.
His enforcement of discipline ensured effective functioning.
Here, 'handhaving' is used to demonstrate someone's active role in upholding order or discipline.
Handhaving kan moeilijk zijn zonder adequate middelen.
Enforcement can be challenging without adequate resources.
In this context, 'handhaving' is used more broadly to refer to the general concept of upholding rules or regulations.
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