Kehoitus

Kehoitus is a Finnish noun meaning exhortation or urging, derived from the verb kehottaa, to urge or exhort. In everyday language it denotes a strong urging to perform a particular action or to follow advice. In legal and administrative contexts, kehoitus refers to a formal notice or demand issued by an authority, inviting or requiring someone to take specific steps, provide information, or correct non-compliance.

The form and force of a kehoitus vary with context. A non-binding kehoitus may be a polite request to submit documents by a deadline, while an official kehoitus from a government agency can carry implied consequences for non-compliance, such as penalties or enforcement measures, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The exact meaning is therefore shaped by the issuing authority, the stipulated action, and any referenced legal basis.

Kehoitus is closely related to kehottaa (to urge). In practice, the term appears in official communications, administrative procedures, tax matters, social services, and public health announcements. In formal or bureaucratic language, kehoitus conveys a weightier or more formal urging than everyday speech, where kehottaa and related forms are more common.

See also: kehotus, exhortation, administrative notice, compliance. Note that the interpretation of a kehoitus depends on context, including the authority behind it and the legal framework governing the required action.