Tilbakeviser

Tilbakeviser is a Norwegian verb meaning to reject, dismiss, or repudiate a claim, argument, or request. It can also mean to send a case back to a previous authority for reconsideration, i.e., to remand. The word is formed from the prefix til- (back) and vise (to show/indicate), and it is widely used in legal, administrative, and formal communication.

There are two main senses. In everyday and administrative language, tilbakevise often means to deny or refuse a request or argument, for example a grant, a complaint, or a proposal. In a legal or judicial context, the term describes returning a case to a lower court or another authority for reconsideration or new proceedings, rather than delivering a final decision.

Usage notes. Tilbakevise is generally more formal than avvise, which also means to reject but does not inherently imply returning the matter for further review. The noun form tilbakevisning refers to the act of rejection or remand, as in a formal decision or ruling. The term is commonly found in Bokmål usage and appears in official documents, court opinions, and administrative decisions.

Examples: The court decided to tilbakevise the appeal to the lower court for a new assessment. The agency chose to tilbakevise the grant application, citing insufficient supporting documentation. The case was tilbakeviset to the first instance for further examination.

See also: avvise, tilbakevisning, remand.