Antalsbeslut

Antalsbeslut is a Swedish administrative term that literally translates to "number decision." It denotes a decision by a public authority that fixes the quantity or number of something to be allocated, restricted, or approved. The term is used across agencies and statutes rather than referring to a single, fixed category, and it centers on setting a numerical limit or allocation.

Typical use cases include determining how many spots are available in a program, how many licenses or permits may be issued, or how many seats are allocated in a council, committee, or board. In practice, an antalsbeslut is issued after relevant regulatory or procedural considerations and includes the rationale for the chosen number and any conditions tied to the allocation.

The decision is governed by the general rules for administrative decisions under Swedish law, including formal notification, a stated grounds or reasoning, and the right to appeal within statutory time limits. Appeals can typically be brought to a higher administrative authority or to a court, depending on the applicable legislation.

Etymology: antalsbeslut is formed from antals meaning "number" and beslut meaning "decision."

Notes: The term is most common in internal or specialized administrative contexts. In everyday language, it is often replaced by more precise phrasing, such as "antal platser" (number of spots), "antal licenser" (number of licenses), or "antal tilldelade platser" (number of allocated seats).