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