takaisinperustelut

Takaisinperustelut is a Finnish noun phrase that refers to the justification or set of reasons presented to reverse or overturn a previous decision, stance, or policy. It captures the arguments used to support returning to a prior position or undoing an action that has been taken. The term is primarily found in formal or institutional discourse, such as government, administration, courts, corporate governance, and organizational debates, where decisions may be reviewed and revised.

In practice, takaisinperustelut accompany or follow the original justification. They are used to explain why a change is warranted, often in response to new evidence, changed circumstances, or criticism of the initial decision. They serve purposes of transparency, accountability, and structured decision-making, helping stakeholders understand the rationale for reversal.

Etymology: The word is built from takaisin 'back/return' and perustelut 'grounds, reasons, justifications.' As a specialized term, it is most common in formal Finnish; in everyday language, speakers might paraphrase it with phrases such as 'perustelut päätöksen muuttamiselle' or 'vastaperustelut' depending on context. Related concepts include perustelut (justifications) and vastaväitteet (counterarguments), which refer to reasons for and against a proposal, respectively.