No. 241 in Dutch
rechtbank
Court.
In a sentence
De rechtbank verklaarde hem onschuldig.
The court declared him not guilty.
In this sentence, 'rechtbank' refers to the institution or court responsible for making legal judgments.
Hij werkte vroeger als bode in de rechtbank.
He used to work as a bailiff in the court.
Here, 'rechtbank' refers to the physical location of the court where legal proceedings take place.
De uitspraak van de rechtbank was verrassend.
The verdict of the court was surprising.
In this context, 'rechtbank' is used in reference to its role in delivering legal decisions or verdicts.
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