Samþykktrar

Samþykktrar is a plural noun in Icelandic used to refer to individuals who have given consent or approval in a formal process, such as a contract, charter, or decision. The term is most often found in legal, administrative, or historical texts, where it designates the party or parties that authorize or endorse an action.

Etymology and form: It derives from sam- meaning “together” and þykkja meaning “to deem, approve.” It is related to the verb samþykkja “to approve” and to the noun samþykkt “approval.” Samþykktrar functions as the masculine plural nominative form of a base noun or participial denomination for those who approve. In usage, it can be used to identify signatories or consenting parties in a document.

Usage and context: In modern Icelandic, samþykktrar is relatively formal and appears mainly in archival material, statutory language, or scholarly discussion of historical procedures. In everyday language, speakers are more likely to refer to “aðilar sem gáfu samþykki” (parties who gave consent) rather than relying on the fixed plural samþykktrar. See also: samþykktur, samþykkt, samþykkja.