kooskõlastavad

Kooskõlastavad is an Estonian verb form meaning “they co-approve” or “they give joint consent.” It is the present tense, third-person plural of kooskõlastama. The term is used when two or more authorities, organizations, or stakeholders review and approve a document, plan, or proposal together before it can proceed.

In governance and administration, kooskõlastavad occurs when an eelnõu (draft bill), regulatory proposal, project plan, contract, or policy measure requires simultaneous approval by multiple parties, such as ministries, agencies, municipalities, or private partners. The act implies coordination to ensure mutual agreement and compliance with all parties’ requirements. Example: "Ministrid kooskõlastavad eelnõu enne selle esitamist Riigikogule."

Etymology and related terms: The verb is formed from koos- meaning together and kõlastama meaning to approve or authorize; kooskõlastus denotes joint approval, and kooskõlastusmenetlus refers to the process of obtaining such approvals. See also kooskõlastus, kooskõlastusmenetlus.