fastlagt

Fastlagt is a term used in Danish and Norwegian to describe something that has been fixed, established, or determined by authority. Grammatically, it is the past participle of the verb fastlægge in Danish and the corresponding form in Norwegian, and it functions as an adjective when used attributively or predicatively. When something is fastlagt, the decision, time, standard, or boundary has already been laid down and is in force, rather than being tentative or subject to change.

Etymology and meaning: The word derives from fast- meaning firm or fixed, combined with lægge (to lay). The resulting sense is that something has been laid down firmly and officially.

Usage: Fastlagt is common in official, legal, planning, and administrative language. Examples include fastlagt tidspunkt (fixed time), fastlagte regler (established rules), and den fastlagte grænse (the fixed boundary). Phrases such as i henhold til den fastlagte plan denote adherence to an established plan. It can describe budgets, dates, or criteria that have been approved or set by authorities.

Cross-language notes: In Norwegian, the form is used similarly, with context clarifying whether it means scheduled or fixed. In Swedish, a closely related concept is expressed by fastställd.

Related terms: fastsætte (to determine or set), fastslå (to ascertain or determine), and the general idea of a fixed or established framework or schedule. Fastlagt emphasizes that a decision has been officially made and codified.