What does Instemmen mean?

After a tense evening they decided to vote her into the dispuut.

Dutch student slang. This is a Dutch word. You will hear it a lot at Dutch universities, student associations and in student houses.

After getting to know the candidates, the members of a student house, dispuut or association vote on who gets in. It can be exciting, emotional and very late. Once you are voted in, there is usually a party. Also read about sjaars and inauguratie.