schennis

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈsxɛnɪs/

noun
Definitions
  • An active or passive case of hurting, damaging
  • An immoral violation of a person, obligation or rule
  • (obsolete) A result of the above: shame, dishonor, scandal
  • (obsolete) The potential to hurt or damage: danger, risk

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch schennisse suffix from Dutch, Flemish schenden (violate, infringe, damage, defile, profane).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

schenden

Gloss

violate, infringe, damage, defile, profane

Concept
Semantic Field

Law

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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