Finnish

Noun

kihlakunta

1. (historical) hundred (administrative subdivision)
2. From 1996 to 2007 a district of the state administration below lääni ‎(“province”), responsible for law enforcement and prosecuting in its area. Since 2008 the police departments, prosecutor's offices, attachment officers and magistrates have been separate public offices.

Declension

Derived terms

• kihlakunnanoikeus