direktiivinä

Direktiivinä is a Finnish term that translates to "as a directive" or "in the capacity of a directive." It is used in legal and administrative contexts to indicate that a particular instruction, rule, or guideline is being issued or considered in the form of a directive. A directive, in this sense, is a formal instruction or order that must be followed. It carries a certain level of authority and implies an obligation for compliance.

The use of "direktiivinä" often appears when discussing the implementation of laws or regulations. For example, a government body might issue a statement or a document "direktiivinä" to its subordinate agencies, outlining specific steps or requirements that must be adhered to. This signifies that the communication is not merely a suggestion but a binding instruction.

In the context of European Union law, directives are a significant legal instrument. When referring to an EU directive in Finnish, the term "direktiivi" is used. However, "direktiivinä" would be employed when discussing how something is functioning or being interpreted in the light of such an EU directive, for instance, "luku tulkitaan direktiivinä" (the chapter is interpreted as a directive). The essence remains the formal issuance of an authoritative instruction.