Skønsmæssig

Skønsmæssig is a Danish word that translates to "discretionary" or "estimated" in English. It is often used in legal and administrative contexts to describe a decision or action that is made based on judgment rather than strict rules or calculations.

The term implies that there is a degree of freedom or latitude involved in the process. For instance, a judge might make a skønsmæssig assessment of damages in a lawsuit, meaning they will use their best judgment to determine an appropriate amount based on the available evidence and circumstances. Similarly, an administrative body might have skønsmæssig powers to grant permits or licenses, allowing them to consider various factors beyond a simple checklist.

In a broader sense, skønsmæssig can also refer to something that is approximate or not precisely known. For example, one might give a skønsmæssig estimate of the cost of a project, indicating it's a rough calculation rather than a definitive figure. The core idea is that the final outcome relies on the subjective evaluation or estimation of an individual or entity.