kehtestavad
Kehtestavad is the third-person plural present tense form of the Estonian verb kehtestama. The verb means to establish, to enact, to put into effect, or to make something legally binding. Kehtestavad is used when describing actions by authorities or organizations that bring rules, standards, or policies into force. For example, "Valitsused kehtestavad uued piirangud" translates to "Governments are enacting new restrictions."
In its broader sense kehtestama can refer to creating or imposing regulations, standards, procedures, or guidelines.
Related lexical items include kehtestamine (the act of enacting or establishing), kehtivus (validity or effectiveness), and
Notes on usage: kehtestama contrasts with kehtima, which means to be in force or to apply. While
See also: kehtestamine, kehtivus, kehtiv, kehtestatud, keelestus (in related legal contexts) and other terms pertaining to