esindus

Esindus is a noun in Estonian that denotes representation, the act of representing, or a body that represents an individual or group. In legal and administrative contexts, esindus may refer to the power of representation or a representative office acting on behalf of a principal. The term is used in discussions of political representation, organizational governance, and contractual arrangements where delegation of authority is involved. The concept encompasses both the act of representing and the result—i.e., the representation itself.

Etymology and related forms: Esindus is derived from the verb esindama, to represent. Related words include esindaja (representative) and esinduslik (representational). The word belongs to a family of Estonian terms formed from verbal roots that express processes and institutions.

In translation, esindus is most often rendered as “representation” or “agency” in English, with nuance depending on context. In contemporary Estonian usage, the term can appear in formal texts such as laws, company charters, and public administration documents, where clear delegation of authority or representation is described. The concept is common across many languages, reflecting similarly structured terms for representation and representative bodies, though exact terms differ between languages.