seuraamattomat

Seuraamattomat is a Finnish term that translates roughly to “the unpunished” or “those without sanctions.” It can function as an adjective, as in seuraamattomat tekijät (the unpunished perpetrators), or as a substantive noun referring to people who have not faced penalties for their actions. The word is formed from seuraamus, meaning penalty or sanction, with the plural adjective ending that yields seuraamattomat.

In Finnish discourse, the term is used to describe individuals or groups who have escaped penalties for wrongdoing, often in discussions about accountability, corruption, or impunity. It appears in media, political commentary, and everyday speech as a critical label rather than a formal legal category. The expression serves as a rhetorical device to question whether justice has been applied equally or whether some actors remain free from consequences.

As a concept, Seuraamattomat is not tied to a single legal definition; it is a descriptive label reflecting judgments about accountability and fairness. It may also be encountered as a title or motif in cultural writing, journalism, or opinion pieces, signaling concern about justice and sanctions in society.

Related topics include impunity, accountability, punishment, and sanctions.