Motiverbara

Motiverbara is a Swedish adjective meaning able to be justified or explained. It is formed from the verb motivera (to justify, to motivate) and the suffix -bar, which denotes capability. The form motiverbara is used when the noun it describes is plural, as in motiverbara skäl. The concept is closely linked to reasoning and evidence and is often contrasted with unfounded or arbitrary claims.

In Swedish law and public administration, motiverbara grounds or reasons are those that can be defended with appropriate justification. Phrases such as motiverbara skäl (valid grounds) and motiverade beslut (well-justified decisions) are common. A decision is typically expected to be motiverad, i.e., accompanied by a clear motivation that explains how the facts, applicable law, and policy considerations led to the outcome. The emphasis on motivation reflects the principles of accountability and transparency in administrative processes.

The term is used across contexts from employment and contract law to administrative rulings, policy debates, and parliamentary records. Its use signals that statements or conclusions should be supported by evidence or legal criteria rather than being arbitrary or unsubstantiated. Motiverbara is thus part of a broader vocabulary around justification, reasoning, and decision-making in Swedish legal and bureaucratic language.

Related terms include motivering (the act or text providing justification), motiverad (motivated or justified), and skäl (grounds or reasons).