Epäämiseen

Epäämiseen is a Finnish term referring to the act or process of denying, withholding, or forbidding something. It is typically used in formal or official language to describe a decision that prevents a right, benefit, permission, or information from being granted or made available.

In legal and administrative contexts, epääminen describes decisions by authorities, such as the denial of an application for a permit or social benefits, or the refusal to grant access or approval. The term emphasizes the outcome of a decision rather than the justification for it, though such decisions are usually accompanied by reasons.

Procedural aspects often accompany epääminen in formal systems. A decision to epää is usually issued in writing, with explicit grounds and information on how to appeal or request a review. The process may involve notification to the affected party and adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and deadlines.

Common examples include hakemuksen epääminen (denial of an application), pääsyn epääminen (denial of access), and tiedon epääminen (withholding information). While epääminen is closely related to kieltäminen (refusal), epääminen is more commonly used to describe the official act of withholding or withholding permission rather than a personal refusal.

See also: kieltäminen, estäminen, päätöksenteko.