Täideviimise

Täideviimise is the Estonian noun täideviimine in its genitive form and refers broadly to the act of carrying out, executing or enforcing a decision, duty or plan. The base verb täide viima means “to bring about” or “to put into effect,” and the term appears in legal, administrative and practical contexts where an obligation or decision must be implemented.

In law, täideviimine most often denotes enforcement of court judgments, administrative decisions or monetary claims. Enforcement procedures typically include initiating proceedings, notifying the obliged party, and using measures such as wage garnishment, asset seizure or sale to satisfy a debt. In Estonia these matters are governed by specific enforcement legislation and are carried out by designated enforcement authorities; the exact process and available remedies vary by jurisdiction.

Beyond courts, täideviimine is used for implementation of policies, contractual obligations and criminal sentences, encompassing both procedural steps and practical execution. The concept implies an objective of effectiveness balanced by legal safeguards: rights of the person against whom enforcement is directed, opportunities for appeal or objection, and requirements of proportionality and legality.

Comparable to “execution,” “enforcement” or “implementation” in other languages, täideviimise is commonly found in compound phrases (for example, täideviimise algatamine — initiation of enforcement) and is central to discussions of legal efficacy, administrative practice and the rule of law.