innbefattet

innbefattet is a Norwegian adjective used primarily in formal or legal contexts to indicate that something is included within a defined scope, rule, or document. The term derives from the prefix inn- meaning “in” and the verb befatte, which relates to involvement or concern. As a participial adjective, innbefattet describes items, persons, or topics that are considered part of a specified set.

In usage, innbefattet appears in contracts, regulations, and policy texts to mark inclusion. It is often contrasted with terms meaning excluded, such as ikke innbefattet or utbefattet, to clarify what lies within and what lies outside a given scope. The word tends toward formal register and is more common in written documents than in casual speech. In everyday Norwegian, synonyms such as inkludert or omfattet may be preferred for clarity.

Examples include statements like: Rettighetene til refusjon er innbefattet i regelverket, meaning the rights are included within the rules; Listen over godkjente produkter er innbefattet i avtalen, indicating that the list is covered by the agreement.

See also: inkludert, omfattet, omfang, avtalebetingelser. While innbefattet is established in legal and administrative language, its use is generally limited to formal texts, where precise inclusion needs to be stated clearly.