Vendimi

Vendimi is a noun in Albanian meaning a formal decision or ruling issued by an authority, such as a court, a government department, or another official body. In legal contexts, a vendim is a binding act that finalizes a matter, determines rights or obligations, and may be subject to appeal under the applicable law. The plural form is vendimet.

In practice, the term covers court judgments (vendime gjykate) and administrative decisions (vendime administrative). Vendimet are typically accompanied by a motivation or justification (shpjegim i vendimit) and, in many jurisdictions, must be published or recorded in an official gazette to take effect.

Beyond strict legal use, vendimi can refer to any decision reached by a person or organization, including political bodies, corporations, or municipal councils. The word is widely used across Albanian speaking communities in Albania, Kosovo, and neighboring regions.

Etymology and usage notes: The term is related to the verb vendos (to decide, determine) and expresses the act of deciding. In everyday language, one might say “mor vendim” to mean “made a decision,” reflecting a broader, non-technical use of the term.