Stopzet

Stopzet is a Dutch term that denotes cessation or discontinuation, referring to the act of stopping an activity, process, service, or obligation. In modern Dutch, the term is relatively rare as a stand-alone noun; more common are stopzetting and the related verb stopzetten. Stopzet is sometimes encountered as an older or regional variant, typically appearing in historical or formal texts.

Usage of stopzet is primarily found in legal, administrative, or financial contexts. It may describe the termination of a contract, the suspension of payments, or the halting of an ongoing project or service. In public administration, it can indicate the cessation of a policy or program. Because of its archival or formal character, stopzet is not a frequent term in everyday contemporary Dutch, where stopzetting or beëindiging are preferred depending on nuance.

Etymology and variants: stopzet derives from the verb stopzetten, meaning to suspend or halt. The corresponding noun form in current usage is usually stopzetting; stopzet appears as a historical or abbreviated form and is less common in modern standard Dutch. Beëindiging is another related term that more broadly means “termination” without specifying the act of halting an ongoing process.

See also: stopzetten, stopzetting, beëindiging, suspension, termination.