Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Finnish term or phrase:
esteetön
English translation:
jäävi
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Arja Whiteside (X)
May 21, 2011 15:08
13 yrs ago
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Finnish term
esteetön
Finnish to English
Law/Patents
Law (general)
What is the precise translation of this with respect to legal counsel - and what is its opposite (esteellinen)?
Is '(in)competent' good enough here?
many thanks
Is '(in)competent' good enough here?
many thanks
Proposed translations
(English)
4 +2 | jäävi | Arja Whiteside (X) |
4 | unhindered | Desmond O'Rourke |
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May 24, 2011 06:54: Arja Whiteside (X) Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
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jäävi
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
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if the was counsel is "esteetön" then he is competent. Or qualified, if you like.
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Note added at 1 day12 hrs (2011-05-23 03:37:11 GMT)
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jäävi si the opposite
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Note added at 2 days15 hrs (2011-05-24 06:52:57 GMT) Post-grading
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Thanks! My apologies for the early morning spelling
if the counsel is "esteetön" then he is competent. Or qualified, if you please.
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
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Note added at 1 day12 hrs (2011-05-23 03:36:32 GMT)
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if the was counsel is "esteetön" then he is competent. Or qualified, if you like.
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Note added at 1 day12 hrs (2011-05-23 03:37:11 GMT)
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jäävi si the opposite
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Note added at 2 days15 hrs (2011-05-24 06:52:57 GMT) Post-grading
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Thanks! My apologies for the early morning spelling
if the counsel is "esteetön" then he is competent. Or qualified, if you please.
Note from asker:
So can I say, counsel was either competent (which was my orignal suggestion) or disqualified? |
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Comment: "Thanks"
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unhindered
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.
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.
Note from asker:
For counsel only...? |
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