asetusajan

Asetusajan is a term that appears in historical Finnish legal contexts, generally referring to the period during which a particular regulation or law was in effect. The word itself is a compound of "asetus" (decree or regulation) and "aika" (time). Therefore, "asetusajan" essentially means "the time of the decree" or "the period of regulation."

This concept was particularly relevant during periods of significant legal reform or when specific ordinances were enacted to address particular social or economic issues. When a law or decree was introduced, it had an "asetusaika," a defined span of time during which its provisions were binding. This could be a permanent period, until further notice, or a specified duration. Understanding the "asetusaika" of a particular regulation is crucial for interpreting historical legal documents and understanding the evolution of Finnish law. It helps historians and legal scholars pinpoint when certain rules were active and how they impacted society. The term is less commonly used in contemporary Finnish legal discourse, as modern legislation typically includes explicit commencement and termination dates or refers to more general principles of legislative effect.