Lepinguliselt

Le pinguliselt is Estonian an adverb meaning “in a contractual sense” or “according to the terms of a contract.” It is used to indicate that a right, obligation, condition, or interpretation stems from a contract rather than from general law, regulation, or practice. The term frequently appears in legal texts, contract drafting, and formal analysis to emphasize the contractual basis of a provision or obligation.

Etymology and form: Le pinguline is the adjective meaning contractual, derived from leping (contract) with the common Estonian suffix -uline. The adverbial form is lepinguliselt, formed with the adverbial suffix -iselt. In usage, it contrasts with phrases like seaduslikult (legally) or kogemusel (by custom), highlighting that the relevant effect arises from the contract itself.

Usage in context: In legal writing, lepinguliselt kohustatud means that a party is obligated under the contract, not by law alone. Lepinguliselt reguleeritud asjaolud refer to matters governed by the contract’s terms. The phrase helps distinguish between contractual obligations and statutory or general obligations, and it can modify verbs, adjectives, or nouns to clarify the source of a rule or duty.

See also: Leping (contract), Lepinguline kohustus (contractual obligation), Lepinguline alus (contractual basis). The term is primarily found in formal or legal Estonian rather than everyday language.