lupakausi
Lupakausi is a Finnish term that designates the period during which permits or licenses are issued or valid. The word is formed from lupa "permit" and kausi "season" or "term." In everyday language, lupakausi describes the seasonal window for regulatory processes that hinge on licenses, such as hunting, fishing, construction, or work-permit applications. The exact rules and dates associated with lupakausi vary by sector and by authority; there is no single nationwide lupakausi, but rather sector-specific seasons set by ministries, agencies, or municipalities.
In hunting and wildlife management, lupakausi often refers to the time frame when a hunting license or
Because it is not a formal technical term in all contexts, its precise meaning is determined by
See also: permits, licensing, hunting season, building permit, fishing license.