Likeverdig

Likeverdig is a Norwegian adjective used to describe something of equal value or merit, or a situation where elements are on the same level in terms of quality, status, or treatment. The term is often translated as equivalent, comparable, or on a like-for-like basis in English. It is formed from like (equal) and verdig (worthy, valuable), and belongs to a family of terms that express parity and fairness.

Likeverdig appears in legal, administrative, and everyday contexts. In law and public policy it underpins principles of equal treatment and non-discrimination, for example in arrangements that require likeverdig behandling of citizens or competitors. In commerce, likeverdig is used to describe comparisons between goods or services that have equivalent characteristics, enabling fair evaluation and procurement decisions. The noun form likeverdighet denotes the quality or state of being equivalent.

Common phrases include likeverdig behandling (equal treatment) and likeverdig konkurranse (parity in competition). The concept is also used in education, healthcare, and media to emphasize that individuals or outcomes should be evaluated or provided on a comparable basis, without bias or preferential advantage.

See also:

- Equality

- Parity

- Equivalence

- Like-for-like comparison