bilagret

Bilagret is a term used in Danish and Norwegian administrative and legal language to denote that documents are attached or enclosed to a primary document. It derives from the noun bilag, meaning attachment or appendix, with the suffix -ret forming an adjective meaning “attached” or “enclosed.” In contemporary Danish, bilagt is the more common form, while bilagret can appear in formal, traditional, or older texts.

Usage and scope: The concept of bilagret is used to indicate that papers such as reports, applications, contracts, or evidence are included with a letter or submission. It is often accompanied by a list of enclosures or a notice within the main document that certain materials are bilagret. The term signals that the attached items are parts of the same filing and should be reviewed together with the main document.

Regional variation: In Norwegian official writing, vedlegg or bilag is more commonly used to refer to attachments, while bilagret may be encountered in some documents, particularly those drawn from Danish influence or in ceremonial contexts. Modern practice tends to favor more sector-specific terminology, with bilag or vedlegg serving as everyday equivalents.

See also: Appendix, Attachment, Bilag, Vedlegg.

This article provides a concise overview of the term bilagret, noting its function as an indicator of attached materials in formal documentation and its presence primarily in older or more formal Danish-language contexts, with Norwegian usage leaning toward vedlegg or bilag.