Fradømt

Fradømt is a Norwegian adjective meaning deprived of a right, privilege, or status by a formal decision or ruling. It describes a situation where an authority—such as a court, government agency, or professional body—takes away an entitlement from an individual or organization. The term is commonly used in legal, administrative, and professional contexts to indicate that a previously held right or role has been removed.

Etymology and usage: Fradømt is formed from fra- meaning away and dømt, the past participle of dømm(e) “to judge” or “to condemn.” The word emphasizes the deprivation itself rather than the act that leads to it, though it is often tied to a specific decision or judgment. It is more formal and less common in everyday speech than some synonyms.

Contexts: The concept appears in various domains:

- Legal and administrative: loss of civil rights, eligibility for public office, or the right to hold certain licenses.

- Professional and regulatory: removal from a professional role or the denial of a license to practice.

- Sports and competitions: disqualification in events, though the term diskvalifisert is frequently used in sports contexts.

Related terms: fradømmelse (the act of depriving), diskvalifikasjon (disqualification), and fradømt retten (the act of depriving someone of a right). Nuances differ by context; fradømt emphasizes deprivation, while diskvalifikasjon highlights the formal disqualification process.

Examples:

- En person ble fradømt retten til å stille til offentlige verv.

- Idrettsutøvere kan bli fradømt retten til å delta i konkurranser etter regelbrudd.