periaatteisiin

Periaatteisiin is the illative plural form of the Finnish noun periaate, meaning principle or rule. The illative case answers questions like “into what?” or “to what?” and in this form denotes movement toward, or reference to, a set of guiding norms. Thus periaatteisiin refers to the principles themselves as a collection or source of guidance.

Usage and context

The term is common in ethics, law, public administration, politics, and organizational discourse. It is used to describe the framework or standard by which actions are judged or decisions are made. For example, phrases such as noudattaa periaatteisiin (to follow the principles) or viitata periaatteisiin (to refer to the principles) are typical. It can also appear in constructions that describe a basis for action, such as perustua periaatteisiin (to base on the principles) or nojaaminen periaatteisiin (reliance on the principles).

Typical contexts

- Corporate or organizational codes of conduct grounded in operating principles like transparency and fairness.

- Public policy discussions referring to fundamental values that guide decision-making.

- Academic or philosophical writing examining the role of core principles in ethical theories.

Notes on nuance

Periaatteisiin emphasizes the set of guiding norms rather than a single rule. The related singular form periaate refers to one principle, while variations like periaatteet (the principles) or periaatteellinen (principled) appear in related phrases. Etymologically, periaatteisiin is formed from the noun periaate with the illative plural suffix, indicating movement toward or reference to that collection of principles.

See also

periaate; periaatteet; periaatteellinen.