vendim

Vendim is a noun in Albanian that denotes a formal decision or ruling issued by an authority. It is used in legal, administrative, and political contexts to resolve disputes, establish rights or obligations, or implement policy. A vendim is typically issued by courts, government ministries, agencies, or elected bodies, and may be binding on the parties involved and subject to appeal or review.

In legal settings, a court’s vendim resolves a case and explains the factual findings and the legal justification. In administrative contexts, agencies issue vendime to grant licenses, impose penalties, authorize actions, or set standards. A typical vendim includes identifying information (the issuing body and date), the parties, the issue at hand, the legal grounds, the operative provisions (what is ordered), and instructions for implementation or remedies. Some vendime are public, with a summary published; others remain in formal records and internal files.

Context and procedure: vendime can determine rights, obligations, or prohibitions, and their enforceability depends on the relevant legal framework. They may be subject to internal review, supervisory oversight, or appellate procedures within a specified deadline. The exact form and level of detail vary by jurisdiction and by whether the decision is judicial, administrative, or political.

Language and usage: in Albanian, vendim is used for both the generic concept of a decision and for specific decisions, with the definite form vendimi meaning “the decision.” In translation, it is most commonly rendered as “decision” or “ruling.”