sovitinta

Sovitinta is a Finnish noun meaning a settlement, conciliation, or compromise reached between opposing parties, or the act of achieving such an agreement. It is derived from the verb sopia, meaning to agree, with the noun-forming suffix -inta that marks an abstract noun describing the process or result of finding common ground.

In practice, sovitinta is used mainly in formal or semi-formal language to describe a negotiated end to a dispute. In legal contexts, it can denote a settlement reached to resolve a civil or administrative dispute, often with a written agreement, and may be pursued through mediation or negotiation rather than court adjudication. In labor relations, it can refer to a mutually acceptable agreement between employers and employees or their representatives to prevent or end conflict. Outside formal law, the term can describe any conciliatory outcome in relationships, politics, or international affairs, where parties set aside friction to reach a common ground.

Translations into English vary by context: settlement, conciliation, or compromise. The term is more formal and is sometimes used interchangeably with sovinto or sopimus, depending on jurisdiction and context. Related terms include sovittelu (mediation), sovinto (reconciliation), and sopimus (agreement).