yleissopimuksiin

yleissopimuksiin is the illative plural form of yleissopimus, a Finnish term used for multilateral treaties or conventions negotiated by several states. In Finnish legal and academic language, yleissopimukset refer to international agreements that involve more than two parties, as opposed to bilateral agreements (kaksipuoliset tai kaksivälistiset sopimukset) or national law. The form yleissopimuksiin is used when the text discusses entering into, adhering to, or referring to these treaties as a group.

Etymology and grammar: yleissopimus combines yleinen (general) with sopimus (agreement). The plural stem yleissopimukset designates several such instruments, and the suffix -iin marks the illative plural, indicating direction toward or involvement with the treaties. This form appears in sentences describing participation, adherence, or reference to the conventions themselves.

Usage and context: yleissopimuksiin appears frequently in Finnish legal writing, international relations discourse, and academic discussions of international law. It is used with verbs that express joining, adhering to, or being bound by the conventions, for example: “Suomi on sitoutunut yleissopimuksiin” (Finland is bound by the conventions) and “Maa liittyi useisiin yleissopimuksiin” (The country joined several multilateral treaties). The term helps distinguish multilateral instruments from bilateral agreements and domestic law, and it often appears in analysis of treaty obligations, compliance, and implementation.

See also: yleissopimus, sopimus, kansainvälinen oikeus.