Skutkové

Skutkové is a Czech adjective derived from the noun skutek, meaning act or deed. The term is used to describe aspects that concern facts or actual events, rather than interpretations, opinions, or legal conclusions. It is most common in legal, administrative, and journalistic contexts where distinguishing what happened from what is inferred is important.

Etymology and forms: Skutkové comes from skutek with the standard Czech adjectival ending. It agrees with the noun it modifies in gender and number, giving examples such as skutkové okolnosti (factual circumstances) and skutkové závěry (factual findings). The base form is skutkový (masculine singular), with kadın and neuter/plural forms used as appropriate for the noun.

Usage: In legal texts, skutkové okolnosti denote the factual background of a case, while skutkové závěry refer to findings of fact derived from evidence. Journalists and analysts may use skutkové to emphasize that statements are grounded in actual events rather than speculation. The distinction between skutkové (factual) and interpretativní or právní (legal) conclusions is a recurring theme in Czech discourse.

Examples:

- Rozhodnutí vychází z skutkových okolností, nikoli ze spekulací. (The decision is based on the factual circumstances, not on speculation.)

- Soud uvedl skutkové závěry vyplývající z důkazů. (The court stated factual findings derived from the evidence.)

See also: factual, fact-based language, Czech legal terminology. Skutkové is primarily used in Czech and Slovak contexts; in English, it may be rendered as factual or based on facts.