Julistuksellisuus

Julistuksellisuus refers to a legal concept in Finnish law that describes the binding effect of certain official proclamations or declarations. It is not a standalone legal term with a universally defined meaning but rather an adjective used to describe the quality of a declaration having a legally enforceable consequence. This can apply to various types of official pronouncements, such as court judgments, administrative decisions, or legislative acts. The core idea is that when something is declared with "julistuksellisuus," it carries a weight that obligates individuals or entities to comply or be subject to its consequences.

The concept is closely linked to the principle of legal certainty and the authority of state institutions. For a declaration to be considered "julistuksellinen," it typically needs to be made by a competent authority following established legal procedures. For instance, a court ruling is inherently "julistuksellinen" because it is issued by a judicial body and is intended to resolve a legal dispute definitively. Similarly, a legislative act passed by parliament has "julistuksellisuus" as it creates binding rules for society. The specific scope and effect of this binding nature depend on the context of the declaration.