Katsetusest

Katsetusest is a term that appears in historical Estonian texts, particularly in legal and administrative documents from the 17th and 18th centuries. It generally refers to a process of testing, examination, or trial. This could encompass a variety of situations, such as the testing of a new tool, the examination of a person's skills, or a judicial proceeding to determine guilt or innocence.

The specific meaning of katsetusest would often depend on the context in which it was used. In a legal context, it might refer to a trial by ordeal or a more formal judicial investigation. In a practical or technical context, it could denote an experimental phase before a new method or technology was adopted. The term reflects the common need across societies to verify, assess, and prove the efficacy or truth of something through a structured process.