Uitoefenden

Uitoefenden is a Dutch term related to the verb uitoefenen, which means to exercise or to perform a function, right, or duty. The infinitive is uitoefenen, and the act is usually expressed with the noun uitoefening. The form uitoefenden is not standard in contemporary Dutch and is rarely used as a standalone noun; when encountered, it often appears as an older or regional variant and may be replaced by more common constructions.

In practice, uitoefenen is used in legal, administrative, and professional contexts. Phrases such as het uitoefenen van bevoegdheden (the exercise of powers) or het uitoefenen van een beroep (the practice of a profession) are common and describe the act of carrying out or applying certain authorities, rights, or duties. The focus is on the activity itself rather than on the person performing it.

For the person who performs the act, Dutch typically uses other formulations, such as iemand die een beroep uitoefent or the more neutral phrasing centered on the act itself (het uitoefenen). When referring to individuals, writers generally avoid the awkward form uitoefenden and prefer clearer alternatives like nagenoeg or the noun uitoefenaar, although such terms are less common and not standardized.

See also: uitoefening, bevoegdheid, beroep, recht.