sotapuolien
Sotapuolien is the Finnish term for the belligerent parties or sides to a war or armed conflict. The genitive plural form sotapuolien is used when referring to the respective parties collectively, for example in phrases like “sotapuolien oikeudet ja velvollisuudet” or “sotapuolien välinen konflikti.” The concept covers any organized groups that take part in the fighting and are recognized as the opposing sides in a given conflict.
Etymology and meaning. Sotapuoli is a compound of sota (war) and puoli (side, party), indicating a party
Legal and international context. In international humanitarian law, the term corresponds to the parties to the
Usage and scope. In Finnish public discourse, sotapuolien is used primarily in historical, legal, and political