Oikeutetut

Oikeutetut is a Finnish term whose primary senses are as the plural form of the adjective oikeutettu, meaning entitled or justified, and as a substantive referring to people who are considered to have a right or entitlement. The word is commonly used in official, legal, and policy contexts as well as in everyday language to indicate eligibility or recognized rights.

Etymology and form: oikeutetut derives from oikeutus, meaning entitlement or justification, together with the participial suffix -ttu/-ttu that forms the past participle adjective oikeutettu. As an adjective, oikeutettu describes someone or something that has a justified status; as a noun, oikeutetut refers to the people who hold such status and thus have a specified right or privilege.

Usage in social policy and law: In legal and administrative language, oikeutetut designates individuals who meet statutory criteria to receive a benefit, service, or subsidy. Texts may speak of oikeutetut saajat or oikeutetut henkilöt to identify recipients who are eligible under the law or regulation. The term emphasizes entitlement rooted in rights, conditions, or official determinations.

Philosophical usage: In philosophy and epistemology, oikeutetut uskomukset is a common Finnish rendering of “justified beliefs.” In such contexts, oikeutetut describes beliefs that are supported by reasons or evidence, contributing to discussions about justification and knowledge.

See also: oikeutus, oikeutettu, justified belief (Finnish translations), entitlement.