volmacht

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch volmacht, possibly influenced by Middle High German. Equivalent to vol + macht. Compare German Vollmacht.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈvɔl.mɑxt/
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  • Hyphenation: vol‧macht

Noun

volmacht f (plural volmachten)

  1. plenipotence, full authority or power.
  2. (law) power of attorney, proxy.

Derived terms

  • volmachtbrief
  • volmachtenwet
  • volmachtgever
  • volmachthebber
  • volmachtigen

Descendants

  • Negerhollands: volmacht
  • Indonesian: polmah
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