julkilausumia

Julkilausuma (plural julkilausumia) is a public statement issued by an individual or organization to convey an official position, stance, or information to the general public. Such statements are intended to be authoritative and publicly verifiable, and they may be published through media channels, organizational websites, or official venues.

Etymology: The term comes from Finnish julkilausuma, combining julki meaning public with lausuma meaning statement or utterance. The plural form julkilausumia refers to multiple such statements.

Usage: Julkilausumat are common in political life, business, government, and civil society. A politician might issue a julkilausuma to declare a policy shift or to respond to a crisis. A company may publish a julkilausuma to announce results, a recall, or a commitment. Nonprofit organizations and agencies also use julkilausumat to communicate positions, guidelines, or official responses. In journalism, they provide a primary source for reporting and for evaluating the stance of the issuing entity.

Format and characteristics: A julkilausuma is often issued in written form, but may be delivered as a press release, public letter, or formal statement. It typically includes the issuing entity, a date, the main message, and sometimes rationale, supporting evidence, or references. The tone is usually formal and the content is intended to be sustainable as a public record of the entity's position.

See also: press release, declaration, manifesto, official statement.