utøvelsen

Utøvelsen is a Norwegian noun that denotes the act of exercising, applying, or carrying out something in practice. It refers to the practical application of a right, duty, power, or skill, or to the execution of tasks over time. The term is used in legal, political, administrative, and everyday contexts to describe how something is put into effect or lived out.

In legal and governmental language, utøvelsen is often paired with nouns such as rett, myndighet, or makt: utøvelsen av rettigheter (the exercise of rights), utøvelsen av myndighet (the exercise of authority). It can also describe the practice of a skill or profession, as in utøvelsen av et yrke eller håndverk.

Distinctions: Utøvelse refers to the act of using or applying something over time, while utførelse expresses completion or execution of a concrete task. Øvelse can mean practice or training. Therefore utøvelsen often emphasizes ongoing application or fulfillment rather than a single end result.

Etymology and form: Utøvelsen is formed from the verb å utøve, meaning to exercise, perform, or wield. In Bokmål the basic form is utøvelse with the definite form utøvelsen; in nynorsk the corresponding form is utøvinga.

Usage notes: The term appears in statutes, policy documents, court rulings, and formal discourse, as well as in everyday language when describing how rights, authorities, or skills are exercised in practice.