Väited

Väited is an Estonian noun meaning "claims" or "assertions" and is the plural of väide (claim). It denotes statements presented as facts in argumentation, analysis, reporting, or legal contexts.

In academic writing, väited are propositions that scholars support or refute with evidence (tõendid) and citations. In journalism, väited are statements attributed to sources and may be subject to verification. In law, väited refer to allegations or claims raised by a party in pleadings or court documents and are tested through evidence and argument.

Linguistic notes: väide is the base form; väited is the nominative plural. The term is neutral, but its interpretation depends on context. Example sentences: "Väited põhinevad andmetel" (The claims are based on data). "Artiklis esitatud väited vajavad täpsustamist" (The claims presented in the article require clarification).