Menetlusel

Menetlusel is an Estonian term used in legal and administrative language to indicate that something is part of an ongoing procedure or proceedings. It is formed from the noun menetlus (procedure, proceedings) with the adessive suffix -el, and roughly corresponds to “in the procedure” or “during the proceedings.” As a grammatical expression, it signals that a matter is currently under consideration within a case, investigation, or administrative process rather than being completed or concluded.

In practice, menetlusel appears in court and administrative contexts. For example, the phrase kohtuasi on menetlusel describes a matter that is before the court. The form is commonly used with nouns referring to actions, documents, or statuses that are active within the procedural stage. It helps readers and listeners understand the temporal position of an item within the flow of proceedings.

Linguistic notes: This is a grammatical expression rather than a distinct legal doctrine. It emphasizes temporality and the current status within a process rather than its outcome. The English translations are typically “in the proceedings” or “during the proceedings,” depending on the sentence structure. The exact Estonian form must align with the noun it modifies, reflecting the ongoing nature of the process.

See also: Estonian legal terminology; procedure; proceedings.