noudattaneet

Noudattaneet is the plural past active participle of the Finnish verb noudattaa, meaning to follow or to comply with. It functions as a participial form that describes people or entities that have complied with a directive, rule, or agreement. In written Finnish, especially in formal or administrative contexts, noudattaneet often appears to refer to groups of individuals who have fulfilled requirements, with the singular form being noudattanut.

Usage is mainly in formal writing, such as government statements, legal texts, or news reporting. It can serve as a nominal phrase meaning “those who have complied,” typically appearing with a following noun in various grammatical cases (for example: noudattaneet ohjeita, noudattaneet määräyksiä). The form is commonly used to indicate eligibility, responsibility, or recognition tied to compliance.

Related forms include noudattaa (to comply with), noudattaminen (compliance), and noudattaja (a compliance-oriented person or body). It is important to distinguish noudattaneet from the singular noudattanut and from noudatettu (the passive past participle meaning “has/have been complied with”). Noudattaneet is a participial construction and is most natural in references to groups or collective actions that have already occurred.