Rådgivande
Rådgivande is an adjective in Swedish that describes something or someone whose purpose is to provide advice or to advise. It is used for bodies, roles, or functions that offer recommendations, information, or expertise to decision-makers without having binding decision-making authority. The term is common in public administration, organizations, and business, where there is a distinction between advisory and decisional functions.
Etymology: Rådgiva means to advise, and the suffix -ande forms adjectives from verbs, yielding the present participle
Usage: Ett rådgivande organ (an advisory body); en rådgivande funktion (an advisory function); en rådgivande roll
Context and implications: In government, ett rådgivande organ can prepare reports, provide expert input, and solicit