omwille van
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Dutch[edit]
Etymology[edit]
A univerbation of om + wille used with van.
Pronunciation[edit]
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Preposition[edit]
- for the sake of, for ...'s sake.
- Synonym: ter wille van
Usage notes[edit]
The expression introduces a cause or goal. Usage as a synonym of vanwege, wegens, indicating a reason, is occasionally proscribed.