stavke

Stavke is a term used in several South Slavic languages, notably Croatian, Bosnian, Serbian, and Montenegrin, as the plural of stavka. It refers to an item, entry, or provision within a larger document, schedule, or framework. The word is common in modern administrative, legal, and financial language and is often translated as “item” or “clause” in English.

In legal and contractual contexts, stavke denote individual clauses or articles within a contract, law, or regulation. Each stavka identifies a distinct provision that governs rights, obligations, or rules.

In finance and accounting, stavke are line items on documents such as invoices, expense reports, budgets, and financial statements. A stavka typically describes a single charge, income item, or budget allocation, with a description, amount, and reference.

In invoicing, “stavke fakture” or “stavke računa” list the goods or services delivered, quantities, unit prices, discounts, taxes, and totals. In budgetary practice, “stavke budžeta” enumerate specific allocations and expenditures.

In sports betting, especially in contexts where South Slavic languages are used, stavke can mean bets or wagers placed by a bettor. The term may also appear in general lists or checklists to indicate individual entries.

The word’s usage is widespread but varies by country and domain. Etymologically it derives from a Slavic root related to setting or placing items in a list or schedule, and the concept of a stavka is to compartmentalize information into discrete parts.