afspraakstellingen

Afspraakstellingen is a Dutch term that occurs mainly in administrative, legal, and organizational texts. It refers to statements or clauses that declare or fix an arrangement between parties, such as terms of an agreement, commitments, or scheduled meetings. Because afspraakstelling is not widely standardized, its exact meaning can vary by context; in everyday language Dutch speakers more commonly refer to afspraken (agreements) or to specific clauses in a contract or plan.

Etymology and scope: The word combines afspraak (agreement or appointment) with stelling (statement or proposition). In practice, afspraakstellingen are used to characterize the content that specifies what has been agreed, who is responsible for what, and under which conditions actions must be taken. The term is more likely to appear in formal drafting, minutes of meetings, or policy documents than in casual speech.

Usage in documents: In legal drafting or administrative correspondence, afspraakstellingen are often presented as enumerated items that set forth obligations, deadlines, payment terms, and consequences of non-compliance. Example: “De afspraakstellingen bepalen de leveringsdata, de betalingsvoorwaarden en de aansprakelijkheid.” Another example: “De notulen bevatten de afspraakstellingen die tijdens het overleg zijn overeengekomen.”

Relation to other concepts: Afspraakstellingen are closely related to afspraken (agreements), overeenkomsten (contracts), en voorwaarden (terms). They emphasize the substantive content of what has been agreed, rather than the mere existence of an agreement.

See also: afspraken, overeenkomst, contract, SLA, notulen, beleidsdocumenten.