ryhmänestoihin

Ryhmänestoihin is the illative plural form of the Finnish compound ryhmänesto, built from ryhmä (group) and esto (ban, prohibition, obstruction), with the illative plural suffix -iin (-ihin). The phrase literally points to prohibitions or restrictions directed at groups as a unit, and it is primarily used in legal, policy, or public discussion to describe measures aimed at groups rather than individuals.

The term is relatively specialized and is most commonly found in official texts, analyses, and media discussing regulatory or prohibitive measures that target certain groups, such as bans on group activities, associations, or collective actions. In everyday language, speakers may prefer broader or more precise expressions such as ryhmään kohdistuvat rajoitukset or ryhmäkohtaiset estot.

Usage notes and nuance: ryhmänestoihin carries a somewhat formal and technical tone. The exact meaning depends on context and can refer to legislative provisions, administrative rules, or informal practices intended to limit or prevent actions by a group. Because of its potential political or legal charge, it is often accompanied by clarifications about which group is affected and what kind of restriction is imposed.

See also related concepts such as ryhmäkielto (group ban), järjestelmäkohtaiset rajoitukset (group-specific restrictions), and yleiset kiellot (general prohibitions). In Finnish texts, ryhmänestoihin may appear alongside discussions of civil rights, democratic procedures, and public safety, where the balance between collective restrictions and individual rights is analyzed.