Sérleyfður

Sérleyfður is an Icelandic adjective meaning "having a special license" or "permitted under a special license." It is used to describe goods, activities, or persons that require permission beyond ordinary authorization or that carry such permission. The term is most often found in regulatory or formal contexts rather than everyday speech.

Etymology and form: The word is formed from sér ("special, particular") + leyfi ("license, permit") and the masculine singular adjective suffix -ður. The construction mirrors other compound Icelandic terms that denote a property granted by a distinct permit or authorization.

Usage and examples: In practice, sérleyfður describes items or activities that may be legally operated only under a separate, permit-specific provision. Common contexts include imports, licenses for restricted activities, or specialized equipment. Examples include sérleyfður innflutningur (imports requiring a special license) and sérleyfður rekstur (business operations conducted under a special permit). The phrase remains relatively rare outside official documents.

Relation to related terms: It is closely related to sérleyfi (a special license) and to general terms such as leyfi (license) and heimild (authorization). It contrasts with ordinary, non-sérleyfður permissions granted under standard rules.

See also: leyfi, sérleyfi, heimild.