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/
  • Audio:(file)
  • 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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