tasustus

Tasustus is a term in the Estonian language used to denote compensation or remuneration. It can refer to the payment of money to cover damages, wages, or other financial obligations. The noun derives from the verb tasustama, meaning to compensate or remunerate.

In legal contexts, tasustus denotes the amount awarded to a claimant or the reimbursement of costs following a decision, settlement, or agreement. In employment and economic settings, it may refer to wages or other forms of remuneration paid for work or services. In public administration and insurance, tasustus can describe the settlement of claims or the reimbursement of expenditures.

The scope of tasustus depends on context. It may denote a specific sum determined by contract, law, or court order, or more generally the concept of compensation itself. The term is primarily found in Estonian-language texts and is less common in everyday speech outside specialized domains.

Formation and related terms: tasustama is the verb meaning to compensate; tasustamine is the act of compensation; tasustus, as a noun, is the result or amount of compensation. Related terms include kompensatsioon (compensation in a broader sense) and hüvitis (restitution or indemnity in certain contexts).