Lausunnon

Lausunto is a Finnish noun meaning a statement, declaration, or opinion about a matter. Its genitive form is lausunnon, used to indicate the statement’s content or attribution, as in “lausunnon mukaan” (according to the statement). The related verb is lausua, meaning to utter or state. In everyday language, lausunto can refer to any expressed viewpoint, but in formal contexts it denotes a specific, often written, assessment or opinion.

In official and administrative settings, a lausunto is typically a formal opinion or assessment provided by a person or organization in response to a request or as part of an evaluation. It may present facts, interpretation of law, or expert analysis, and usually includes the grounds for the opinion, the author, and the date. Lausunnot are common in administrative procedures, court proceedings, regulatory consultations, and legislative processes, where they help inform decision-making.

Common types include asiantuntijan lausunto (expert opinion) and lausunto by an authority or institution, such as a municipal or state agency. During public consultations, authorities may publish lausunto messages as part of the process to explain positions or to summarize expert input. While lausunto can be used in media and corporate contexts, it differs from a tied, binding decision; it is often opinionated guidance or assessment rather than a final ruling.

In summary, lausunto refers to a formal or informal statement of opinion or facts by an individual or organization, used to inform decisions, procedures, or public discourse. The term functions alongside related concepts such as päätös (decision), suositus (recommendation), and tiedote (press release). The genitive lausunnon is used when attributing or referencing the statement’s content.