Utløpt

Utløpt is a Norwegian adjective used to describe something whose period of validity, deadline, or validity window has passed. It is commonly applied to documents, licenses, subscriptions, warranties, tickets, or digital credentials, as well as to perishable goods with an expiry date.

The term is related to the noun utløp (expiry) and utløpsdato (expiry date). Etymologically it combines the prefix ut- meaning outward or finished with løpt, the past participle form associated with running, implying that time has run out. In use, utløpt signals that an item or authorization no longer meets current validity requirements.

Common contexts include administrative and consumer settings. An expired passport, license, or subscription is described as utløpt. Perishable foods and medicines may carry an utløpsdato, after which safety and quality cannot be guaranteed. In information technology and digital security, tokens, certificates, and access credentials can become utløpt and must be renewed or replaced to restore access or trust.

Impact and consequences vary by context. Selling or using certain utløpte goods may breach regulations or warranties; continuing to rely on an utløpt credential can lead to access denial or security risks. Proper handling typically involves renewing, replacing, or disposing of the expired item in accordance with applicable rules and best practices.

See also: utløp, utløpsdato, forfall, utgått.