leerplicht

Dutch

Etymology

From leren (“to learn, be educated”) +‎ plicht (“duty, obligation”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈleːr.plɪxt/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: leer‧plicht

Noun

leerplicht m or f (uncountable)

  1. an obligation to receive education, legal obligation for children (usually determined by age) to attend school or enjoy a recognized alternative

Coordinate terms

  • schoolplicht

Derived terms

  • leerplichtambtenaar
  • leerplichtig
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