Toimikaudella

Toimikaudella is a Finnish grammatical form meaning “during the term of office.” It is the inessive case of the noun toimikausi and is used to indicate the time period in which an officeholder or an institution serves.

The term is used primarily in political, legal, and organizational contexts. It describes the duration of authority for offices such as the president, ministers, members of parliament, or municipal councils. The exact length of a toimikausi is defined by the relevant legal or constitutional provisions, for example four years for parliamentary terms and typically four years for municipal councils, or six years for a presidency, with possible variations due to elections or constitutional changes.

In usage, toimikaudella is often paired with dates or descriptors to specify the time frame, for instance “toimikaudella 2019–2023.” It can appear in biographies, news reporting, and official documents to situate actions, policies, or events within the period when a particular office was held. For example, “Presidentin toimikaudella tehtiin useita lainsäädäntömuutoksia” illustrates actions taken during a term of office.

The word toimikausi forms the base noun, while toimikaudella functions as an adverbial modifier indicating when something occurs. Related expressions include toimikauden lopussa (at the end of the term) and toimikaudelta (from the term). The concept is central to summarizing tenure in official records and political reporting.