Fremsat

Fremsat is a Danish linguistic term used in political and parliamentary contexts to indicate that a proposal has been submitted or presented to a legislative body. It is the past participle form of the verb fremsætte, which means to present, propose, or put forward. In official records, newsletters, and media coverage, fremsat is often used to label motions, bills, or resolutions that have been formally introduced to bodies such as the Folketing, the Danish Parliament.

Usage and function

Fremsat is typically paired with a sponsor or submitting body, for example, “Fremsat af Socialdemokratiet” or “Fremsat af udvalget for erhverv.” This construction identifies who introduced the proposal and signals that it is now part of the legislative process and subject to debate, amendment, and voting. The term helps distinguish submitted motions from other documents that are merely discussed or circulated informally.

Context and related terms

Fremsat is part of a broader set of parliamentary terminology used to describe stages of a proposal, such as motions, propositions, and amendments. While fremsat specifically denotes submission, related terms describe subsequent actions in the legislative process, including debate, committee consideration, and voting. A cognate form is used in Norwegian as fremsatt, reflecting shared Scandinavian linguistic roots.

Notes

Fremsat is not a product, organization, or technology; it is a grammatical and procedural term. Its primary relevance is in Danish political discourse and documentation, though similar forms appear in related Nordic languages. See also: parliamentary procedure, motion, proposition.