Eftergifter

Eftergifter is the plural form of the Swedish word eftergift, generally denoting acts of yielding, concessions or the granting of relief. The term is used in a range of contexts — legal, economic, political and interpersonal — to describe situations where an obligation, claim or demand is reduced, waived or otherwise moderated.

In legal and administrative settings eftergifter can mean remission of penalties, waivers of fees, or reduced enforcement of obligations. Examples include pardons, amnesties, tax abatements and administrative exemptions where an authority lessens a sanctioned requirement. In economic contexts the word is often applied to debt relief measures such as partial write‑offs, restructurings or state‑sponsored debt forgiveness intended to ease financial burdens.

In diplomacy and politics eftergifter refer to concessions made during negotiations, treaties or conflict resolution, where one party accepts less than its original demands to reach compromise. In everyday interpersonal use eftergifter describes yielding in arguments, bargaining or compromise to preserve relationships or achieve practical outcomes.

Translation and precise meaning depend on context; common English equivalents include concession, remission, waiver and forgiveness. Because the scope of eftergifter spans both formal institutional acts and informal personal compromises, the term is broadly applicable but must be interpreted according to the specific legal, economic or social setting in which it appears.