enimmäismääräksi

Enimmäismääräksi is a Finnish term that translates to "as a maximum amount" or "for a maximum of." It is used in various contexts to indicate a limit or a ceiling on a quantity, value, or duration. The word is a combination of "enimmäis-" meaning "maximum" and "-ksi" which is a case ending indicating a result or a purpose.

In legal and administrative contexts, enimmäismääräksi is frequently employed to define the upper bounds of fines, penalties, or compensation. For example, a law might state that a certain offense carries a fine enimmäismääräksi of 1000 euros, meaning the fine can be up to that amount but not exceeding it. Similarly, it can be used to specify the maximum duration for which a permit or license is valid.

In everyday language, enimmäismääräksi can refer to the highest quantity of something that is permitted or available. For instance, one might say that the number of participants in an event is limited enimmäismääräksi to 50 people. This indicates that no more than 50 individuals can attend. The term emphasizes a defined upper limit, ensuring that a certain threshold is not surpassed.