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Finnish to English translations [PRO] Law/Patents - Law (general) | |||||||
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4 +2 | jäävi |
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4 | unhindered |
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unhindered Explanation: With regard to actions, esteetön means unhindered, e.g. esteetön kauttakulku, unhindered transit. Regarding marriage or other legal actions, esteetön means without impediment or competent e.g. esteetön todistaja, a competent witness. Esteellinen means disqualified, or in the context of a justified absence, having a lawful excuse. Jäävi is used for disqualified when a bias or vested interest exists which could prejudice a vote. |
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jäävi Explanation: Esteellisyys tai jääviys Tuomari oli jäävi ratkaisemaan juttua, koska vastaaja oli hänen siskonsa. The judge was disqualified to sit the case, because the defendant was his/her sister. The charged was judged incompetent to stand trial, at least until his medication started working. incompetent disqualified challengeable esteetön - competent Esteetön todistaja competent witness unchallengeable witness- jäävitön todistaja -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 day12 hrs (2011-05-23 03:36:32 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- if the was counsel is "esteetön" then he is competent. Or qualified, if you like. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 day12 hrs (2011-05-23 03:37:11 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- jäävi si the opposite -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2 days15 hrs (2011-05-24 06:52:57 GMT) Post-grading -------------------------------------------------- Thanks! My apologies for the early morning spelling if the counsel is "esteetön" then he is competent. Or qualified, if you please. |
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