asianosaiselle

Asianosainen is a Finnish legal term meaning a party to a case or matter in legal proceedings. The word refers to a person who has a direct interest in the outcome of a dispute and whom the court or authorities recognize as a participant in the proceedings. In everyday language the term is often complemented by more specific labels such as hakija (claimant) or vastaaja (respondent/defendant), but asianosainen remains a generic designation for a party to the case.

Asianosaiselle is the allative form of asianosainen, used to indicate “to the party” or “for the party” in a sentence. It appears in court notices, decisions, and procedural communications where documents or actions are directed toward the party involved. For example, a court decision may state that documents are delivered to asianosaiselle, or that a notice is sent to asianosaiselle. The form helps specify the recipient of information or obligations within the legal process.

In legal texts, the focus is on the role of the individual as a participant in the proceedings rather than on personal characteristics. The term is primarily encountered in formal Finnish law language and administrative documents, and it is one of several ways to refer to the individuals who influence or are affected by a case’s disposition.

See also: osapuoli, hakija, vastaaja, oikeudellinen menettely.