omwille van
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[edit]Etymology
[edit]A univerbation of om + wille used with van.
Pronunciation
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Preposition
[edit]- for the sake of, for ...'s sake.
- Synonym: ter wille van
Usage notes
[edit]The expression introduces a cause or goal. Usage as a synonym of vanwege, wegens, indicating a reason, is occasionally proscribed.