This is the 2375th most frequent Swedish word.
fastslår
"Fastslår" means "determines" or "establishes."
Here, 'fastslår' is used formally in a legal context to convey that the court officially declares or confirms something as a fact or decision.
Domstolen fastslår att lagen har brutits.
The court determines that the law has been broken.
In this sentence, 'fastslår' is applied to a written document, where it expresses the act of presenting or asserting a conclusion based on findings or data.
Rapporten fastslår att miljön förbättras.
The report states that the environment is improving.
This usage of 'fastslår' demonstrates academic or professional declaration, suggesting confirmation of the validity of an idea or observation.