Tsiviili

Tsiviili is a Finnish word that translates to "civil" in English. It is primarily used in legal and administrative contexts. The term "siviili" is often used in contrast to "sotilas," which means "military." Therefore, "tsiviili" refers to matters, personnel, or objects that are not related to the armed forces.

In legal terminology, "tsiviilioikeus" refers to civil law, which governs disputes between individuals or organizations, as opposed to criminal law. This includes areas such as family law, contract law, property law, and tort law. When someone is referred to as a "siviilihenkilö," it means they are a civilian, not a member of the military.

The term "siviilipalvelus" denotes civilian service, an alternative to mandatory military conscription in Finland for conscientious objectors. Those who undertake civilian service perform work in public or non-profit sectors. Similarly, "siviilivakooja" refers to a civilian spy, indicating an individual engaged in espionage who is not part of a state's official intelligence agency or military. The concept of "tsiviili" therefore broadly encompasses the non-military, non-governmental aspects of society and its legal framework.