oikeusvoima
Oikeusvoima is a Finnish legal term that translates to "legal force" or "legal power." It refers to the binding authority and enforceability of legal norms and decisions. This concept is fundamental to the functioning of any legal system, as it dictates that laws and judgments are not merely suggestions but have a coercive power behind them.
The exercise of oikeusvoima is primarily vested in state institutions, such as courts and administrative bodies.
Similarly, legislative acts passed by parliament have oikeusvoima, meaning they are binding on all individuals and