Säännöstö

Säännöstä is the elative singular form of the Finnish noun sääntö, meaning a rule or regulation. In Finnish, the elative case is used to indicate origin, source, or basis, so säännöstä denotes the idea of “from the rule” or “in relation to the rule.” This form appears in contexts where a rule serves as a reference point, basis for a statement, or point of deviation.

In practical use, säännöstä frequently occurs in phrases that express deviation from a rule or that reference the rule as a governing principle. Common examples include säännöstä poiketen, meaning “in deviation from the rule,” and säännöstä riippuen, meaning “depending on the rule.” These expressions are found in legal, administrative, and formal writing as well as in everyday speech, reflecting how speakers relate actions or decisions to established rules.

Sääntö itself is a standard Finnish noun with the meaning of a rule or regulation. The elative form säännöstä is part of normal Finnish inflection patterns and is one of several forms used to express different grammatical functions. The meaning conveyed by säännöstä depends on the surrounding context and the rule being referenced.

See also: sääntö, poikkeus, ohje, laki, säädös, normi.