fullföljd

Fullföljd is a Swedish noun describing the act of carrying something out to completion or of enforcing a decision. It refers to the process by which plans, orders, or obligations are followed through until the intended outcome is achieved. The term is used across legal, administrative, and organizational contexts as well as in everyday language to emphasize thorough completion.

Etymology: fullföljd is a compound of full (complete) and följd (following or sequence). The related verb is fullfölja, meaning to carry out, complete, or pursue to the end. In Swedish, fullföljd can function as an abstract noun or as part of phrases describing enforcement or implementation.

Contexts: In law and public administration, fullföljd denotes enforcement or execution of decisions, judgments, or orders—steps taken by authorities to ensure compliance, such as the collection of sums or the carrying out of a court ruling. In management and policy, it describes the degree to which a project or plan is implemented, including monitoring and follow-up to ensure that no steps are left undone. It is often contrasted with synonyms such as genomförande (implementation) and verkställighet (execution), which emphasize different facets of turning decisions into action.

Examples: “Fullföljd av domstolens beslut sker genom verkställighetsåtgärder.” “Organisationen strävar efter fullföljd av planerade mål innan årets slut.”

See also: genomförande, verkställighet, uppföljning.

Notes: Usage varies by domain; in legal contexts it is closely tied to enforcement procedures, while in organizational contexts it signals completion and accountability.