Beslut

Beslut is a Swedish noun meaning a formal decision or resolution issued by a person or body with authority. It denotes the outcome of a decision-making process and is typically recorded in writing. In everyday language one can say “ett beslut har fattats” (a decision has been made) or “kommunens beslut om bygglov” (the municipality’s decision on a building permit).

The word is derived from the verb besluta (to decide); adding the -t suffix forms the noun that denotes the result of deciding. The indefinite singular form is ett beslut, the plural is besluts, and definite forms are besluten in most contexts.

In practice, beslut appear in legal, administrative, and corporate settings: government or municipal decisions, regulatory rulings, board or committee decisions, and grant or permit approvals. In legal contexts, a beslut can also refer to an administrative or procedural ruling by a court or authority, distinct from a formal judgment (dom) but serving as an official resolution in a specific matter.

Beslut are a core element of governance and organizational operation, signaling the official stance or course of action that authorities, businesses, or institutions commit to pursuing. They are typically accompanied by reasons, effective dates, and, when relevant, scope and exceptions. The term is widely understood in Swedish-speaking contexts and is used across public administration, law, and business settings.