utträdes

Utträde is a Swedish term describing the act of leaving or withdrawing from an organization, group, or political or legal arrangement. It covers formal resignation from membership in clubs or associations, withdrawal from political parties, secession from federations, or a state's exit from international agreements or unions. The term is used across civil, legal, and political discourse; its exact meaning depends on context and the governing rules of the entity from which one withdraws. The noun originates from ut- ("out") and träde ("step"), with utträde as the base form; utträdes is commonly found in compounds such as utträdesvillkor (conditions of withdrawal) or utträdesanmälan (notice of withdrawal).

In practice, utträde typically follows a procedural path laid out in bylaws, constitutions, or treaties. Common elements include a formal written notice, a defined notice period, and approval by the relevant authority (for example, a board, a general meeting, or a treaty body). The withdrawal becomes effective on a specified date and may trigger settlements of dues, return of property, or the transfer of rights and obligations.

Consequences of utträde vary widely. The withdrawing member loses rights to participate and vote in the organization; financial responsibilities may cease, but some obligations (such as confidentiality, non-compete clauses, or outstanding debts) may endure for a defined period. Some contexts also distinguish between voluntary utträde and involuntary termination by authority.