Seadustega

Seadustega is an Estonian word that functions as the instrumental plural form of seadus, meaning law. It is used to refer to multiple laws and to express interaction with or compliance in relation to those laws. In legal and administrative language, seadustega arvestamine (taking the laws into account) and seadustega kooskõlas toimimine (acting in accordance with the laws) are common expressions.

Usage and meaning

Seadustega typically signals that actions, rules, or considerations are guided by existing statutes. It is used with verbs that describe compliance, alignment, or reference to legal requirements. The phrase is most common in formal contexts such as legislation, policy documents, court rulings, and regulatory discussions. It contrasts with the singular form seadusega (with the law) and with broader references to law in general.

Examples

- Ettevõte peab toimima seadustega kooskõlas. (The company must act in accordance with the laws.)

- Riik peab seadustega arvestama planeeringute puhul. (The state must take the laws into account when planning.)

- Seadustega seotud nõuded võivad erineda riigiti. (Laws-related requirements may vary by country.)

Related notions

Seadustega is often encountered alongside phrases like kooskõlas seadustega, arvestama seadustega, or seaduste järgi. It is primarily a formal term used in legal, governmental, and policy contexts to denote interaction with multiple statutes rather than a single law.