kravsättning

Kravsättning is a Swedish term that generally refers to the process of assessing and settling a claim or demand, typically within legal, financial, or administrative contexts. The term is relatively uncommon in everyday usage, and its precise meaning can vary by sector and jurisdiction. In many contexts, more common terms such as uppgörelse (settlement), avräkning (apportionment), or fordran (claim) are used, while kravsättning appears as a more specialized or technical label.

In bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings, kravsättning describes the process of identifying, verifying, and ranking creditors' claims and determining how available assets are allocated to satisfy those claims according to established priority rules. In insurance settings, the term can denote the assessment of a claim’s validity and the determination of the amount payable under the policy, including any deductions or adjustments.

In accounting or corporate finance, kravsättning can refer to recognizing a liability or a claim in the books and assigning resources to cover expected payments. However, the term is not standard across Swedish accounting practice, where expressions such as avsättning (provision) or skuld (liability) are more routinely used.

Etymology and usage notes: the word combines krav (claim or demand) with a suffix implying placement or setting, but its appearance is relatively regional or sector-specific rather than universally adopted. When encountered, the exact meaning should be inferred from the surrounding legal or financial context.

See also: fordra/fordran, uppgörelse, försäkringsärende, avsättning.