Grondwet

/ˈɡrɒndvɛt/ noun

Definition

The Dutch word for constitution, literally meaning 'ground law' or 'fundamental law.'

Etymology

From Dutch grond (ground) and wet (law); a compound meaning 'the law that grounds everything'—literally translating to 'ground law.'

Kelly Says

The Dutch language beautifully compounds meaning: they call their constitution a 'grondwet' (ground-law), while we use a Latin word that obscures the connection to Earth and foundation.

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