Heakskiitu

Heakskiitu is an Estonian noun meaning formal approval or endorsement granted by an authority to permit an action, project, or status. It is used in public administration, regulatory processes, business, and civil life to indicate that certain criteria have been met and that subsequent steps may proceed.

In practice, obtaining heakskiitu typically involves submitting an application or proposal, an evaluation against defined criteria, and sometimes consultations or audits. The decision is issued as a written document and may come with conditions that must be fulfilled. The concept can apply to individuals (for example, permission to practice a profession), organizations (project clearance), or products and services (safety or quality endorsement).

Once granted, heakskiitu often enables further steps such as issuing a license, starting construction, selling a product, or engaging in regulated activities. It may be time-limited and subject to periodic review, and it can be revoked or suspended if conditions are not met or if circumstances change.

Etymology and related terms: The word derives from the verb heaks kiita, meaning to approve or commend. Related terms include luba (license or permit), kinnitamine (confirmation), and heakskiit (approval) in its base form, with plural heakskiidud. In formal writing, the word appears in phrases like ta sai heakskiidu or heakskiidu saamine.

See also: Approvals, Permits, Licenses, Certifications.