Oikeushyvityksen
Oikeushyvitys, a Finnish term, translates to "legal justification" or "justification in law." It refers to the circumstances or arguments that render an otherwise unlawful act permissible or excusable under the legal system. In essence, it's a defense that negates the wrongfulness of an action, even if it appears to violate a legal norm.
Several legal doctrines fall under the umbrella of oikeushyvitys. These can include concepts like self-defense, which
The core principle behind oikeushyvitys is that the law does not seek to punish actions that are