lögbundin
Lögbundin is an Icelandic term used to describe something that is established, defined, or required by statute rather than by private agreement or discretionary decision. The word combines lög (law) with bundin (bound), conveying the sense that the matter is bound by legal provisions. In English contexts the concept is often translated as statutory.
In practice, lögbundin rights or duties refer to entitlements and obligations that arise directly from law
The concept serves to distinguish statutory provisions from contractual or discretionary measures. When a right or
In Icelandic legal and governmental discourse the term is common in formal texts, statutes, and official explanations.