leerplicht

Dutch

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈleːr.plɪxt/

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• 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