This is the 616th most frequent Estonian word.
leping
"Leping" means "contract" or "agreement" in English.
In this instance, 'leping' signifies a legal agreement that becomes active upon signature by involved parties, highlighting its legal binding nature.
Leping jõustus pärast osapoolte allkirjastamist.
The contract came into force after it was signed by the parties.
In this context, 'leping' refers to a formal agreement or contract, particularly related to employment.
Ma sõlmisin eile uue töölepingu.
I signed a new work contract yesterday.
Here, 'leping' is used to refer to the written document outlining agreement terms, emphasizing the importance of understanding its contents.