ráðlagnar
Ráðlagnar is a term found in Icelandic linguistic and historical discourse that denotes the act or practice of giving advice or counsel, especially in contexts of governance, law, or communal decision making. In contemporary Icelandic, it is not a common everyday word, but it appears in scholarly discussions of advisory practices in medieval and early modern periods.
Etymology and form: The word appears to be built from the root ráðlag, meaning to advise or
Usage and contexts: Historical texts from Iceland and other Norse-influenced cultures sometimes mention ráðlagnar in descriptions
See also: ráðgjöf, ráðherra, ráðlag, advisory bodies in medieval Icelandic governance.