afgivning

Afgivning is a Danish noun denoting the act of giving off, handing over, or releasing something. It is derived from the verb afgive, which can mean to hand over, to yield, or to emit. The term is used across registers—from everyday language to technical, legal, and administrative contexts—and conveys the idea of movement away from a source.

In scientific and technical language, afgivning refers to emission or release from a body or system. Examples include varmeafgivning (heat emission) and strålingsafgivning (radiative emission). In electrical engineering, afgivning can describe the discharge or release of electrical charge.

In civil and administrative contexts, afgivning commonly describes the act of handing over or surrendering information, documents, or rights. Examples include afgivning af oplysninger (disclosure of information), afgivning af dokumenter (submission of documents), or afgivning af stemme (casting a vote) in elections. The term afgivne stemmer refers to votes that have been cast.

In legal and regulatory usage, afgivning can denote the relinquishment of claims or rights, or the transfer of property or responsibilities within formal procedures. The word thus covers a range of situations where something is released, surrendered, or conveyed from one party to another.

See also: afgivelse, afgive, emit, discharge.