No. 1,387 in Dutch
vergunning
"Vergunning" means "permit" or "license" in English.
In a sentence
De bouwvergunning werd goedgekeurd door de gemeente.
The building permit was approved by the municipality.
In this sentence, 'vergunning' (permit) specifies legal authorization for construction, clarifying its formal use in administrative contexts.
Zonder vergunning mag je hier niet parkeren.
Without a permit, you are not allowed to park here.
Here, 'vergunning' (permit) selects the context of authorization needed for parking, highlighting its role in determining permitted actions.
De jachtvergunning is slechts geldig in dit gebied.
The hunting permit is only valid in this area.
In this example, 'vergunning' (permit) identifies approval for hunting, providing a legal and contextual scope.
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