Enlighet

Enlighet is a noun used in Swedish and Norwegian to denote conformity, agreement, or alignment with rules, norms, or beliefs. It can also refer to harmony between elements or to compliance with a standard.

In legal and administrative language, enlighet expresses compliance, for example i enlighet med lagen, meaning in accordance with the law. In philosophy, theology, and other intellectual contexts, it can indicate agreement with a principle or doctrine. In social or political discourse, the term can denote consensus or unity within a group or community.

Etymology and usage notes: the word is native to Scandinavian languages and is closely related to forms meaning agreement or unity. It appears most often in formal or official contexts, but the concept also resides in everyday language when describing alignment with expectations, norms, or prescriptions.

Related terms and phrases: common equivalents include överensstämmelse (consistency or conformity) and samstämmighet (coherence or unanimity). The fixed phrase i enlighet med is widely used to introduce standards or authorities, such as laws, regulations, or agreements.

Translations and scope: in English, enlighet is usually rendered as conformity, alignment, compliance, or in accordance with, depending on the context. The term emphasizes adherence to prescribed rules or to a shared understanding within a group.