lovmæssigheder
Lovmæssigheder, often translated as “the legalities,” refers to the set of requirements and formalities arising from law that govern actions, decisions, and procedures. In Danish usage, the term denotes what must be complied with to be considered lawful, valid, or procedurally correct.
The word is a compound of lov (law) and mæssighed (properness or propriety), and it captures both
Scope and domains of lovmæssigheder include civil, criminal, administrative, and commercial law, as well as regulatory
Compliance mechanisms identify, document, and monitor these requirements through audits, risk assessments, training, and formal compliance
The term is widely used in Danish law, governance, and policy discourse. In English-language writing, it is