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Human being, self, and practice

Practice

Content version
1.0
Last substantively revised
18 June 2026
Document type
Lexicon entry
Responsible publisher
Vikesland Press
Source language
Nynorsk source; reviewed English translation
Category
Human being, self, and practice
Definition type
Foundational definition
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Extended note

Practice is what is actually done, not merely what is prescribed, stated, or planned. It connects understanding and system to effect and is therefore where correspondence, responsibility, and integrity are tested.

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Limitations

Not the same as

  • rules
  • intention
  • procedure on paper
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Related terms

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Methodological relevance

Practice Audit maps workflow, action, deviation, effect, responsibility, and learning over time.

Sources and principal occurrence

Source note: DET SOM ER defines practice; Practice Audit examines realisation and effect.

  1. DET SOM ERThe foundational work and primary source.
  2. Practice AuditOperational examination of purpose, action, responsibility, and effect.
  3. T8 — World, Society and PracticeThe sustained theory document on value, norm, responsibility, harm, protection, practice, effect, and foundational shift.
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Correct and incorrect use

Correct use

“Actual practice is compared with the mandate and documented procedure.”

Incorrect or over-strong use

“The procedure is published and practice is therefore adequate.”

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Suggested citation

Suggested citationVikesland, M. A. A. (2026). “Practice”. Røyndalism — Lexicon, content version 1.0.

APAVikesland, M. A. A. (2026). Practice (version 1.0). Røyndalism. https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/practice/

MLAVikesland, Martin A. A.. “Practice.” Røyndalism, version 1.0, Vikesland Press, 2026, https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/practice/.

ChicagoVikesland, Martin A. A.. “Practice.” Røyndalism. version 1.0. Vikesland Press, 2026. https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/practice/.

IEEEM. A. A. Vikesland, “Practice,” Røyndalism, version 1.0, Vikesland Press, 2026. [Online]. Available: https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/practice/

CSEVikesland MAA. 2026. Practice. version 1.0. Røyndalism. Vikesland Press. Available from: https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/practice/

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Revision note

Document version
1.0
First published
18 June 2026
1.0

First public edition.