No. 3,885 in Dutch
vervolging
Persecution or prosecution.
In a sentence
De vervolging van de misdadiger begon na het verzamelen van het bewijsmateriaal.
The prosecution of the criminal began after gathering the evidence.
Here, 'vervolging' refers to the legal process initiated against a wrongdoer, showing its judicial application.
Veel mensen lijden nog steeds onder vervolging vanwege hun overtuigingen.
Many people still suffer from persecution because of their beliefs.
In this sentence, 'vervolging' is used to indicate oppression or harassment, typically in a societal or religious context.
De advocaat vervolgde de zaak met nauwkeurig onderzoek.
The lawyer continued the case with thorough investigation.
Here, 'vervolging' is not used; 'vervolgde' is shown instead, representing continuation.
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