fratakelse

Fratakelse is a Norwegian noun that denotes the act or result of depriving someone of something they hold, whether through renunciation, waiver, or an official decision. The term covers losses of property, rights, privileges, or status that a person previously possessed. Etymologically, it derives from the verb frata, meaning to deprive or strip away, with the suffix -else indicating a resultant action or state.

In legal and administrative contexts, fratakelse describes deprivation imposed by law or by a public authority. It can be voluntary, where a person renounces a right or entitlement, or involuntary, where a court, agency, or regulation withdraws or limits a benefit, license, or property due to violations, non-compliance, or sanctions. Common domains include deprivation of property rights, withdrawal of licenses or subsidies, and loss of specific civil rights.

Procedural aspects typically involve an official decision, written justification, and notification to the affected party. A right to appeal or other review mechanisms may be provided, depending on the jurisdiction and the nature of the deprivation. In some contexts, fratakelse is distinguished from confiscation (konfiskasjon) or seizure, in that it may refer to the loss of rights or possessions that is not necessarily permanent or absolute, though the exact implications depend on legal rules.

See also: forfeiture, deprivation, renunciation, confiscation. In everyday language, fratakelse can also occur in a broader sense of giving up or losing access to something through choice or necessity.