Kunniakäyttö
Kunniakäyttö, often translated as "honorary use" or "nominal use," is a Finnish legal concept. It refers to the situation where a person is allowed to use a property or a right without fulfilling all the typical obligations or conditions that would normally apply. This usage is granted as a gesture of respect or recognition, often to individuals or entities that have a special relationship with the property owner or the community.
Historically, kunniakäyttö was more common in rural settings, particularly concerning land use. For example, a landowner
While less prevalent in modern, highly regulated legal systems, the underlying principle of kunniakäyttö can still