puheenvaiheet
Puheenvaiheet is a Finnish term referring to the speaking turns or turns to speak in a formal meeting or debate. They designate the periods during which a participant has the right to address the assembly, present arguments, ask questions, or respond to other speakers. Puheenvaiheet are a central element of deliberation in settings such as municipal councils, parliaments, corporate general meetings, and other organized discussions.
In practice, the chair or moderator controls the sequence of puheenvaiheet. Participants typically request the floor,
Contextually, puheenvaiheet appear in official procedural documents and parliamentary jargon in Finland. They help structure debates,
Etymology: puheenvaihe combines puhe (speech) and vaihe (phase or step), reflecting a staged moment to speak.