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. The expression typically conveys formal or official action, such as legislative or administrative measures, rather than informal rules. The form kehtestavad specifically indicates that the subject performing the action is plural.

Related lexical items include kehtestamine (the act of enacting or establishing), kehtivus (validity or effectiveness), and kehtiv (valid). The past participle kehtestatud means enacted or established, used to describe laws or rules that have already come into force.

Notes on usage: kehtestama contrasts with kehtima, which means to be in force or to apply. While kehtestama refers to the act of bringing something into effect, kehtima describes the state of being in effect once it has been established.

See also: kehtestamine, kehtivus, kehtiv, kehtestatud, keelestus (in related legal contexts) and other terms pertaining to law, regulation, and policy.