ontdaan

Ontdaan is a Dutch term that functions as the past participle of the verb ontdoen. It denotes the state of having been relieved of, stripped of, or deprived of something, such as rights, privileges, or status. The prefix ont- signals reversal or removal, giving the sense of undoing or depriving.

The word is most common in formal, legal, or historical prose. It tends to appear in passive constructions and is often followed by van to specify what has been removed: for example, ontdaan van zijn rechten (deprived of his rights) or ontdaan van de titel (stripped of the title). In contemporary everyday Dutch, ontnemen or ontnemen are usually preferred for this sense, while ontdaan appears more in ceremonial, archival, or older texts.

In historical and legal contexts, ontdaan is used to describe acts by authorities that deprive a person of offices, privileges, or honors. Its usage can carry a slightly formal or archaic tone, reflecting its roots in traditional administrative language.

See also terms such as ontnemen (to deprive), ontzeggen (to deny or withhold), and ontzet (to dispossess or expel), as well as broader concepts of deprivation or loss of status in Dutch law and history.