inspraak

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch insprake, equivalent to in +‎ spraak. Compare German Einsprache (objection), German Einspruch (objection).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɪnˌspraːk/
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  • Hyphenation: in‧spraak

Noun

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inspraak m or f (uncountable)

  1. say, seat at the table; the opportunity to express one's views or concerns on a particular matter, usually concerning public or corporate governance, whilst having the certainty that these will be taken into account
    inspraak hebbento have a say
    Jongeren uit de wijk moeten inspraak krijgen bij de herinrichting van het plein.Neighbourhood youths should have a say in the redesign of the square.

Derived terms

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