submissies

"Submissies" is the Dutch plural of "submission" and refers broadly to acts of submitting or to items that have been submitted. The term appears across legal, cultural, administrative, sporting and interpersonal contexts, where its specific meaning depends on the domain.

In publishing and the arts, submissies are manuscripts, proposals, designs or works sent to editors, festivals, galleries or competitions for consideration. Organizations typically publish guidelines, deadlines and formatting requirements to standardize review and selection processes.

In legal and administrative settings, submissies denote written filings, arguments or evidence presented to courts, tribunals or public bodies. These materials form part of formal procedures and must comply with procedural rules and deadlines to be admissible.

In combat sports and martial arts, a submission describes a technique that forces an opponent to concede, often by applying joint locks or chokeholds; the competitor signals surrender to prevent injury. Rules, safety protocols and referees govern these actions.

In social and interpersonal contexts, submissie can refer to a person who adopts a yielding or deferential role within a relationship or social dynamic. In consensual practices such as BDSM, submission is negotiated between participants and emphasizes consent, clear communication, boundaries and safety.

The term also applies to digital or administrative processes—such as form submissions, applications and peer-review entries—where it denotes the act of sending material for evaluation. Across uses, submissies are shaped by formal rules, cultural norms and ethical considerations, making transparency and mutual understanding important.