gijzeling

Dutch

Etymology

From gijzelen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɣɛi̯.zə.lɪŋ/
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Noun

gijzeling f (plural gijzelingen, diminutive gijzelingetje n)

  1. Kidnapping
  2. Taking of hostages
  3. Hijacking
  4. Legal imprisonment due to refusal to pay a debt[1]

References
  1. Gijzeling in Dutch Law (Dutch)
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