nález

Nález is a Czech noun with several related meanings, depending on the context. It most commonly denotes a discovery or finding—the object found during an investigation—or the result of an examination. In legal usage, nález also refers to a formal decision or ruling issued by a court or public authority. The word is derived from the verb nalézt, meaning to find.

In everyday language, nález is used for both tangible discoveries and the results of scientific or medical investigations. For example, a newly uncovered artefact can be described as a nález, and a doctor’s report may contain the phrase “lékářský nález” to summarize observed findings. In science and archaeology, the term often designates a newly found object, such as a tool, fossil, or specimen, uncovered during fieldwork or research.

In the legal sphere, nález denotes a formal decision or determination, typically issued by a court or constitutional authority. It is a procedural or substantive finding that can address questions of law, constitutionality, or administrative matters. In Czech jurisprudence, nález is commonly used in phrases like “Nález Ústavního soudu” to denote an official ruling. This usage is distinct from related terms such as rozsudek (judgment) and usnesení (order).

See also: nalezenec, nález v archeologii, lékařský nález.