Relatiivivälineisiin

Relatiivivälineisiin refers to a concept within Finnish legal and administrative terminology. It translates roughly to "relative instruments" or "relative tools." This term is used to describe documents, measures, or actions that have legal or administrative effect only in relation to a specific context or a particular individual or entity. Their validity or applicability is not absolute but depends on the circumstances or the specific relationship they define.

For instance, a permit or a license issued to a specific company for a particular activity can be considered a relatiiviväline. Its legal force is tied to that company and that activity. If the company changes or the activity ceases, the permit's relevance diminishes or disappears. Similarly, a contract between two parties is a relatiiviväline because its terms and obligations are binding only between those specific parties.

The concept helps distinguish these context-dependent legal instruments from those with a more general or absolute application, such as statutes or fundamental rights. Understanding relatiivivälineisiin is important in grasping the nuanced nature of legal and administrative frameworks, particularly in how specific decisions and documents interact with broader legal principles and individual circumstances. It emphasizes that the impact and validity of many legal tools are not universal but are shaped by their specific application and the relationships they govern.