Vadovaujantis

Vadovaujantis is a Lithuanian present participle and adjective derived from the verb vadovauti (to lead) and the related sense of being guided by. It is used to describe actions, decisions, or rules that are carried out in accordance with a leadership, policy, or set of rules, and to indicate adherence to a law, principle, or instruction.

Etymology and meaning: The term comes from the root vadov- (to lead) with a participial suffix, yielding a form that conveys ongoing guiding or following. In usage, vadovaujantis can be translated as “guided by,” “led by,” or “in accordance with,” depending on context.

Grammatical usage: In Lithuanian, vadovaujantis is a present active participle and can function as a predicative modifier or as an attributive adjective. It agrees with the noun in gender and number (vadovaujantis, vadovaujanti, vadovaujantys, vadovaujantys, etc.). The form is common in formal and legal language, administrative documents, and policy texts.

Typical usage in context: The participle is often followed by a reference to the authority, rule, or principle it follows. For example, sentences may state that a document was prepared vadovaujantis Lietuvos Respublikos įstatymais (in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Lithuania) or that a government body operates vadovaujantis premjero nurodymais (in accordance with the prime minister’s directives).

See also: legal drafting, Lithuanian grammar, participles. The term functions primarily as a grammatical device in formal text to express compliance or alignment with an authority or framework.