gijzeling

Dutch edit

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gijzeling

Etymology edit

From gijzelen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ˈɣɛi̯.zə.lɪŋ/
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Noun edit

gijzeling f (plural gijzelingen, diminutive gijzelingetje n)

Kidnapping
Taking of hostages
Hijacking
Legal imprisonment due to refusal to pay a debt^[1]

Related terms edit

References edit

^ Gijzeling in Dutch Law (Dutch)

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