edustettava

Edustettava is a Finnish term used primarily in legal and administrative language. It refers to the person or entity whose rights or interests are represented by another person (the edustaja) or by an institution. The word is formed from the verb edustaa (to represent) with the suffix -ettava, and can function as both a noun and an adjective.

In practice, the edustettava is the party who authorizes or is bound by representation in matters such as signing contracts, giving a power of attorney, or undergoing guardianship. The edustaja acts within the authority granted by the edustettava, and the edustettava’s rights and interests may be affected by the edustaja’s actions, subject to statutory limits and any instructions given.

Common contexts include volitional acts like a power of attorney (valtakirja), guardianship arrangements, medical decisions made through a legal surrogate, and corporate or organizational representation (for example, voting on behalf of shareholders). When representation is exercised, the edustettava’s consent, instructions, or statutory framework typically guide the edustajan actions and bind the edustettava accordingly.

Terminology and nuance: edustettava is often translated as the represented party or principal in English. Related terms include edustaja (representative) and edustus (representation). The word edustettu or edustettu henkilö may appear in some formulations to emphasize the status of being represented, whereas edustettava stresses the role of the party whose rights are represented.

Overall, edustettava denotes the subject of representation in legal relationships, distinguishing the person whose interests are protected or managed by another actor.