tuomisen

Tuominen is a Finnish noun referring to the act of judging or sentencing, particularly in a legal setting. It is formed from the verb tuomita "to judge or to sentence" with the -minen suffix that creates a noun from a verb. While tuomio denotes the actual verdict or sentence handed down by a court, tuominen emphasizes the process of deciding and the act of issuing a decision.

In law and formal writing, tuominen appears in phrases describing the decision-making process or the reasoning behind a judgment, such as "tuomisen perusteet" (the grounds of the judgment) or "tuomisen oikeudellinen perustelu" (the legal justification of the judgment). The genitive form "tuomisen" links these notions to a particular case or context.

In broader usage, tuominen can also appear in discussions about moral or aesthetic judgment, where the focus is on the act of judging rather than on a specific outcome. The term is more common in written Finnish, including legal texts and academic debate, and it contrasts with the more concrete noun tuomio, which names the actual verdict or sentence delivered by a court.

Etymology: tuominen derives from tuomita and the nominalizing suffix -minen, indicating the creation of a noun that denotes the act of judging or deciding. Related terms include tuomio (verdict or sentence), oikeus (law/justice), and tuomioistuin (court).

See also: Tuomio, Tuomioistuin, Oikeus.