valkaisupaperit
Valkaisupaperit is a Finnish term that historically referred to documents connected with investiture or inauguration of a public official. The word is primarily found in historical or archival contexts rather than in modern official language, and its precise use varies by institution. The term is formed from val- (investiture/election) and paperit (papers).
Usage and contents: In archival descriptions, valkaisupaperit describe the bundle of papers issued when a person
Context and current practice: In modern Finland, the formal administrative process is still carried out, but
Significance: Valkaisupaperit help establish the provenance of officeholders and provide a traceable record of governmental transitions