This is the 6696th most frequent Dutch word.
wetboek
"Wetboek" means "code of laws" or "legal code" in English.
The word 'wetboek' is used here to refer to a comprehensive collection of laws or statutes applicable in a legal context.
Het wetboek bevat alle regels die gevolgd moeten worden in de rechtbank.
The code of law contains all the rules that must be followed in the courtroom.
In this sentence, 'wetboek' indicates a published book or manual of legal statutes used for educational purposes.
Ik heb een nieuw wetboek gekocht om rechten te studeren.
I bought a new legal code to study law.
Here, 'wetboek' serves to indicate the authoritative document where such laws are codified.