Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Norwegian term or phrase:
livets rett
English translation:
viable
Added to glossary by
Carole Hognestad
Mar 2, 2007 08:13
17 yrs ago
Norwegian term
Professional, fast, and affordable rates
Native in: English 
Works in: Norwegian to English
livets rett
Norwegian to English
Other
General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters
Et utfall av idekvalifiseringen kan være at idéen har livets rett, men at bedriften ikke ønsker å forfølge den.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 5 +5 | viable |
Per Bergvall
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| 3 +1 | the right to be aired/considered (or even implemented, in this setting) |
William [Bill] Gray
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| 4 | the right to see the light of day... |
synnove ellingsen
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Proposed translations
+5
19 mins
Per Bergvall
Norway
Norway
Native in Norwegian
Works in field
Norway
Automotive, PC, IT: Fast, high quality
Native in: Norwegian 
Works in: English to Norwegian, Norwegian to English, German to Norwegian, and 3 more.
Related KudoZ points
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98
Selected
viable
One result of the idea qualification may be that the idea is viable, but the company doesn't wish to pursue it.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Many thanks for your help."
+1
19 mins
William [Bill] Gray
Norway
Norway
Native in English
Norway
Working with words
Native in: English
Works in: English, Norwegian to English, Danish to English, and 1 more.
Related KudoZ points
:
11
the right to be aired/considered (or even implemented, in this setting)
.... but the management/leadership may not want it to be considered or implemented.
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Erika Reed (X)
: literally 'the right to life'
23 mins
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Thanks!
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1 day 10 hrs
synnove ellingsen
Norway
Norway
Native in Norwegian
Norway
accurate and detailed
Native in: Norwegian
Works in: English to Norwegian, Norwegian to English, English to Norwegian (Bokmal)
the right to see the light of day...
seems I have heard it a few times when it comes to new ideas...that may not be pursued.....
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