No. 13,958 in Swedish
åläggas
"Åläggas" means "to be imposed" or "to be obligated."
In a sentence
Personen åläggas att betala skadestånd.
The individual is mandated to pay damages.
In this sentence, 'åläggas' is used to indicate an obligation or directive imposed upon someone, such as a legal or formal requirement.
Alla anställda åläggas att följa nya säkerhetsföreskrifter.
All employees are required to adhere to the new safety regulations.
Here, 'åläggas' emphasizes a rule or mandate that an organization imposes on its members, highlighting compliance.
Styrelsen åläggas ansvaret för företagets hantering.
The board is assigned the responsibility for the company's management.
In this example, 'åläggas' assigns a specific duty or responsibility to the subject, often in formal or structured scenarios.
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