põhiseadmele
Põhiseadmele is the allative form of the Estonian noun põhiseadus (the constitution). In Estonian grammar, the allative case marks direction toward something or reference to a source of authority, and it is used in formal and legal language to denote the constitution as a target, basis, or standard in discussion, decision-making, or citation. The form is typically employed in contexts where the constitution is the object of action or consideration, such as when referring to provisions that apply to or derive from the constitutional framework.
In modern standard Estonian, the wording of allative constructions commonly uses forms such as põhiseadusele; however,
From a linguistic perspective, põhiseadmele illustrates how Estonian marks abstract norms and normative sources. It is
See also: Estonian language, allative case, põhiseadus, constitutional law in Estonia.