forutsette

Forutsette is a Norwegian verb meaning to presuppose, to assume beforehand, or to require something as a condition for another thing. In logic, planning, and legal or contractual contexts, the term signals that a claim, plan, or action rests on an underlying condition that is assumed to be true or must be satisfied for the rest to apply.

The related noun forutsetning denotes a prerequisite or condition. The word is commonly used in formal writing as well as in everyday speech to describe assumptions that underpin an argument or plan. It is often paired with phrases like “Det forutsettes at…” (It is assumed that…) or used as a direct statement of the condition itself.

Usage examples illustrate its practical meaning. For example: “Denne planen forutsetter at vi har tilstrekkelig finansiering,” meaning the plan presupposes adequate funding. Another example is, “Det forutsettes at alle deltakere møter opp,” indicating that attendance is a prerequisite for the next step.

Etymology and form: forutsette is treated as a Norwegian compound verb, formed from a prefix meaning “before” and a root sense of “to set” or establish, reflecting the idea of establishing conditions in advance. The term is widely used in Norwegian to discuss assumptions, prerequisites, and conditions in reasoning, policy, and agreements.

Related terms include forutsetning (prerequisite/condition) and antagelse (assumption). See also discussions of premise and condition in Norwegian linguistic and logical usage.