sebagaimana dimaksud
Legal Cross-reference Formula
Sebagaimana dimaksud means as referred to or as meant. It commonly links a term to a provision or earlier reference in legal and administrative prose, but the phrase itself does not guarantee legal certainty.
How It Works
In Indonesian administrative and legislative prose, precision is paramount. Sebagaimana dimaksud identifies the provision or reference relevant to an entity. A clear reference helps readers locate the intended meaning; it does not by itself guarantee legal certainty.
1. Syntactic Structure:
The formula typically follows a noun phrase:
- [Noun Phrase] + sebagaimana dimaksud + [Prepositional Phrase]
2. Preposition Usage and Register Nuance:
Common reference models include dalam Pasal 5, pada ayat (1), and dalam Lampiran I. References to numbered or lettered points also occur with dalam, as in the examples below. Follow the reference structure and house style of the document; do not infer a universal preposition table from these examples alone.
3. Capitalization Rules:
Legal precision requires specific orthography:
- Pasal: Must be capitalized when followed by a number (e.g., Pasal 5).
- ayat: Must remain lowercase even when followed by a number in parentheses (e.g., ayat (1)).
4. Referencing Ranges and Scope:
To reference a range of articles, use sampai dengan (up to/through), such as Pasal 5 sampai dengan Pasal 9. For internal references within the same document, use Undang-Undang ini, whereas external references should identify the intended document clearly; exact citation requirements depend on its drafting conventions.
5. Register:
This is high-level formal Indonesian. You will encounter it in contracts and government decrees. It can also appear in a spoken explanation or deliberate formal style; setting alone does not make it ungrammatical.
Dimaksud and Diatur: Prosedur sebagaimana dimaksud dalam Pasal 7 refers to the procedure mentioned there; sebagaimana diatur says it is regulated there. Either can be correct, depending on the intended relationship and what the provision actually says.
Examples (5)
- Izin sebagaimana dimaksud dalam Pasal 5 berlaku untuk jangka waktu dua tahun.
The permit as referred to in Article 5 is valid for a period of two years.
Word by Word: Permit as intended in Article 5 valid for period time two year.
Here, 'sebagaimana dimaksud' links the 'permit' to the specific definition or conditions established in Article 5.
- Pejabat sebagaimana dimaksud pada ayat (1) wajib menyampaikan laporan.
The official as intended in paragraph (1) is required to submit a report.
Word by Word: Official as intended at paragraph (1) mandatory submit report.
Note the use of 'pada' for a specific paragraph (ayat). It identifies exactly which official is being discussed.
- Pihak Kedua wajib memenuhi kewajiban sebagaimana dimaksud dalam Lampiran I.
The Second Party is required to fulfill the obligations as referred to in Attachment I.
Word by Word: Party Second mandatory fulfill obligation as intended in Attachment I.
In contracts, this ensures the 'obligations' are specifically those listed in the mentioned attachment.
- Ketentuan sebagaimana dimaksud dalam Pasal 1 huruf a tidak berlaku bagi warga negara asing.
The provision as referred to in Article 1 point (a) does not apply to foreign citizens.
Word by Word: Provision as intended in Article 1 letter a not valid for citizen country foreign.
This demonstrates referring to a specific lettered point (huruf) within an article using the preposition 'dalam'.
- Persyaratan sebagaimana dimaksud dalam angka 1 harus dipenuhi oleh pemohon.
The requirements as referred to in point 1 must be fulfilled by the applicant.
Word by Word: Requirements as intended in number 1 must be-fulfilled by applicant.
This example refers to a numbered point using dalam angka 1, an attested administrative reference pattern. It does not establish that every numbered-point reference must use that preposition.
Common Mistakes
Using a reference formula when the intended meaning is physical location.
Buku sebagaimana dimaksud dalam tas saya sangat berat.Buku yang ada di dalam tas saya sangat berat.To identify the book physically inside the bag, use yang ada di dalam tas saya. Sebagaimana dimaksud refers to something meant or mentioned; it does not simply mean located in. The issue is intended meaning, not a ban on formal wording in conversation.
How It Connects
Learn This First
To understand 'sebagaimana dimaksud', a learner must first be familiar with the formal conjunction 'sebagaimana' and the passive 'di-' prefix. Since this is a fixed legal formula, understanding how Indonesian uses agentless passives to create an objective, authoritative tone in administrative writing is also crucial.
- sebagaimanaAs or as Provided by
The word 'sebagaimana' (as, in the manner that) provides the comparative or referential framework for the entire formula.
Level 5 - Passive with omitted actor
This formula is a classic example of an agentless passive used in formal prose to refer to definitions or provisions without specifying a subject.
Level 3
Related Patterns
- sepertiSimilarity with Seperti
Seperti expresses similarity or gives examples in standard Indonesian. Sebagaimana dimaksud is a conventional reference formula, not a universal replacement for seperti in all formal writing.
Level 2 - wajibBinding Obligation with Wajib
Often appears in the same sentence as 'sebagaimana dimaksud' to indicate mandatory legal requirements.
Level 6 - di-Basic Passive with Di-
The word 'dimaksud' is a passive form of 'maksud' (intent), following standard passive construction.
Level 2 - Agentless passive in formal prose
This formula is a prime example of the agentless passive style used in bureaucratic and legal Indonesian.
Level 5
Words in This Pattern
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