Yfirlýsingin

Yfirlýsingin is the Icelandic term for a formal declaration issued by an authority, organization, or group. The word yfirlýsing means "declaration," and the definite form Yfirlýsingin is used when referring to a specific document.

In everyday and historical usage, Yfirlýsingin can denote a wide range of public statements, including government proclamations, constitutional or policy declarations, political manifestos, or declarations issued by organizations or corporations. The content and authority of a Yfirlýsingin depend on the issuer and the legal or constitutional framework governing the act.

Historically, several documents in Icelandic public life have been described or treated as Yfirlýsingin. A notable example is the declaration that established the Republic of Iceland in 1944, marking a turning point in Iceland’s sovereignty and constitutional status. Beyond history, the term continues to appear in media and archival sources to describe contemporary or archival declarations of stance, policy, or principle.

See also: Yfirlýsing (declaration), Sjálfstæði (independence), Mannréttindayfirlýsing (human rights declaration).