seadusega

Seadusega is the instrumental singular form of the Estonian noun seadus, meaning law. It is used to express the instrument or means by which an action is performed, and it appears in contexts that connect an activity to legal rules. In English, it can be rendered as “with the law,” “by law,” or more idiomatically “in accordance with the law,” depending on the surrounding words.

Morphology and forms: The base is seadus. In the instrumental case, which answers questions like millega? (with what?), the form is seadusega. The plural instrumental is seadustega. The genitive form is seaduse, and many related phrases use this root to discuss legal texts and principles.

Usage and common phrases: Seadusega is frequent in formal and legal language. It often appears in phrases that indicate compliance with or reliance on legal rules, such as:

- seadusega kooskõlas (in accordance with the law)

- seadusega lubatud viisil (in a manner permitted by law)

- seadusega ettenähtud korras (in the procedure prescribed by law)

It can also express the instrument of action, for example, where something is done “with the law” or “by law.”

Context and nuance: Seadusega does not itself mean a particular substantive concept; rather, it links actions to the law as a means or standard. Its use is most common in legislation, official texts, and formal discourse, where precise alignment with legal requirements is stated or implied.

Translations: Depending on context, seadusega may translate as “by law,” “in accordance with the law,” or “with the law,” reflecting its instrumental sense and the broader legal framing of the sentence.