lakimiesten

Lakimiesten is the genitive plural form of the Finnish noun lakimies, meaning "lawyer." It is used to indicate possession or association with a group of lawyers, as in lakimiesten järjestö (the lawyers' association) or lakimiesten oikeudet (the lawyers' rights). The nominative plural is lakimiehet, used when the group is the subject of a sentence. The genitive plural, lakimiesten, is formed with the suffix -en.

In use, lakimiesten refers to lawyers as a group rather than to any particular individual, and it is common in legal writing, journalism, and policy discussions when discussing the profession as a whole. The term is neutral and does not specify a particular organization; it can be combined with the name of a group to indicate ownership or membership.

Relation to related terms: lakimies is the general term for a person who practices law. Asianajaja is another word for lawyer or attorney, often used in formal contexts, and Finnish professional bodies govern the practice and ethical standards for those who practice law. The exact titles and memberships depend on jurisdiction and law firm structure.

Examples: lakimiesten etuudet (the lawyers' benefits); lakimiesten koulutus (the education of lawyers); lakimiesten lautakunta (the lawyers' committee).