klarlagt

Klarlagt is a Norwegian term used to indicate that facts or aspects of a matter have been clarified or established through investigation, analysis, or verification. It is the past participle of the verb klarlegge and can function as an adjective or in verbal constructions in Norwegian.

The word is formed from klar, meaning clear, and legge, meaning to set or lay. Klarlagt conveys a completed result: the matter has been clarified. It is commonly used in journalism, official reports, audits, and legal or regulatory contexts to signal that essential aspects have been confirmed or made explicit.

In practice, klarlagt can apply to a range of settings. In journalism, it may describe conclusions reached after interviews and document review. In corporate or governmental work, it denotes that relevant facts have been verified to inform decisions or rulings. In legal inquiries, klarlagt facts form part of the evidentiary basis presented to authorities or the public.

Nuance is important: klarlagt does not guarantee ultimate truth, but rather the status given the available evidence at a particular time. New information can revise what is klarlagt. The expression is often used with passive forms such as ble klarlagt or er klarlagt to indicate that clarification has been achieved.

Related terms include klarlegging (the act of clarifying), avklart (settled), and avklaring (clarification). These words are used in similar contexts to describe processes of making information explicit and decisions based on clarified facts.