Slutgiltigt

Slutgiltigt is a Swedish adjective and adverb meaning final, conclusive, or irrevocable. When a decision, agreement, or status is described as slutgiltigt, it is regarded as having reached its end and as no longer subject to modification or reconsideration in ordinary procedures. The term is mainly used in legal, administrative, and business language to mark the binding character of a result.

Etymology: It combines slut (end) and giltig (valid), conveying something that is end-valid or finally valid. It is often used in contexts where a choice or ruling has completed its process, such as a final decision, a final bid, or a final contract.

Usage: In law and administration, phrases like slutgiltigt beslut or slutgiltig dom indicate that the decision or judgment is final after the usual means of appeal are exhausted or the window for appeal has closed. In procurement, a tender winner may be announced as receiving slutgiltig tilldelning, meaning the award is final. In business, a contractual agreement can become slutgiltigt once all formalities are completed and no further amendments are anticipated under the process.

Relation to appeals: While slutgiltigt often signals that ordinary avenues of review are closed, some jurisdictions allow extraordinary remedies or post facto reconsideration under special rules. The exact implications depend on the legal framework and context.

Examples: A court issues a slutgiltig dom; a government agency issues a slutgiltigt beslut; a signed contract enters into force as slutgiltig.

See also: final decision, binding agreement, irrevocable, conclusive.