yleiskäytäntönä

yleiskäytäntönä is a Finnish term that translates to "as a general practice" or "as a common rule" in English. It refers to a standard procedure, a usual way of doing things, or a widely accepted principle within a specific context. This term is often used in professional settings, bureaucratic processes, or everyday discussions to indicate that something is not an exception but rather the typical or expected course of action.

When something is described as yleiskäytäntönä, it implies that it is the norm and deviates from this norm would require specific justification or explanation. It suggests a level of consensus or established understanding within a group or organization. The term emphasizes regularity and predictability in actions or decisions.

For instance, in a workplace, a certain reporting method might be considered yleiskäytäntönä, meaning employees are expected to follow it unless there's a reason to do otherwise. In legal or administrative contexts, a specific interpretation of a regulation might be applied yleiskäytäntönä to ensure consistency. The essence of yleiskäytäntönä lies in establishing a baseline for operation or behavior that is widely understood and followed.