Dilantik

Dilantik is an Indonesian verb meaning to be sworn in or inaugurated into an official position or office. It denotes the formal transfer of authority to an individual who has been elected or appointed to a public role. The related noun pelantikan refers to the ceremony or act of inauguration, typically involving the administration of an oath of office (sumpah jabatan) or a pledge, before a competent authority, and the official issuance of appointment papers.

In practice, dilantik applies to a range of offices, from high-level state positions such as president, vice president, ministers, governors, and regents, to local council members, judges, and other civil servants. The exact procedure and who presides over the pelantikan vary by jurisdiction and position, but the common elements are a formal oath or pledge, the presence of an official overseeing body, and the transfer of ceremonial authority.

The concept underscores the formalization of authority and the assumption of duties and responsibilities. It follows successful elections, appointments, or reorganizations and marks the official start of an official’s term. In constitutional terms, dilantik may be governed by statutes, constitutional provisions, and ceremonial regulations, and can be accompanied by the issuance of insignia, accreditations, or a decree.

In addition to national contexts, the term is used in Malay-speaking areas to describe similar acts of formal inauguration into public office, aligning with local customs and legal frameworks.