Asianomaiselle

Asianomaiselle is a Finnish legal term used to refer to a person who has a direct stake or legitimate interest in a matter being decided, such as in civil, administrative, or social security procedures. In practice, it often corresponds to what in English might be called the claimant, applicant, or interested party, though the exact role depends on the context of the procedure.

The term appears in official documents, decisions, and notices to indicate who must be informed, who may participate in hearings, and who may exercise rights such as submitting statements or appeals. For example, a decision might state that information is to be provided to the asianomaiselle. It is commonly used in court rulings, but also in administrative agencies, social services, and asylum procedures.

In Finnish law, identifying the correct party with a legitimate interest helps ensure procedural fairness, because authorities must communicate with and consider the views of the asianomaiselle. The precise status—whether the person is a plaintiff, applicant, beneficiary, or other holder of an interest—depends on the legal context and applicable statutes.

See also: asianosainen (the related term for the party with a vested interest), osapuoli (the party to a dispute).