Soorgelijk

Soorgelijk is a term primarily used in the Dutch language, often appearing in legal and historical contexts. It translates loosely to "likewise" or "similarly." The word is a compound of "soort" (kind or sort) and "gelijk" (equal or like), suggesting a parallel or resemblance between entities.

Historically, soorgelijk has been employed in legal documents to establish parity or comparable status between different individuals, groups, or situations. For instance, it might be used to indicate that a particular right or obligation applied equally to a new party as it did to a previously mentioned one. This helped ensure consistent application of rules or precedents.

In contemporary usage, soorgelijk is less common in everyday conversation but can still be found in more formal or technical writing. It functions as a connector, linking two elements that share a common characteristic or are subject to the same conditions. While synonyms like "evenzo" or "also" are more frequent, "soorgelijk" retains a specific nuance of deep-seated or inherent similarity, rather than mere superficial resemblance. Its presence often signifies a precise legal or administrative intent to equate one thing with another.