Tulenevalt

Tulenevalt is an Estonian adverb used to indicate that something follows from, is caused by, or is in accordance with a particular source, fact or rule. It corresponds to English expressions such as "according to", "pursuant to" or "as a result of" and is common in formal, administrative and legal language.

In usage, tulenevalt typically introduces the source of a conclusion or obligation and is followed by a noun phrase indicating that source. It frequently appears in constructions that attribute requirements or consequences to laws, contracts, decisions or factual findings. Because of its function, the term is often found in official documents, legislation, business correspondence and legal texts where precise attribution is needed.

Etymologically, tulenevalt is related to the verb tulenema ("to originate, to result") and the adjective tulenev ("resulting, arising"), forming an adverbial expression that marks origin or cause. Its register is generally formal; in everyday speech speakers may prefer simpler alternatives like vastavalt ("in accordance with") or sellepärast ("therefore") depending on context.

Examples:

- Tulenevalt lepingust peab teenusepakkuja tagama ... (Pursuant to the contract, the service provider must ensure ...)

- Tulenevalt uurimistulemustest muudeti menetlust. (As a result of the investigation findings, the procedure was changed.)

The word serves a precise connective role in Estonian, linking actions or statements to their authoritative or causal bases.