Introducing caveats with "for så vidt som"
You can introduce limitations and caveats into your arguments using the formal subordinating conjunction for så vidt som (insofar as / inasmuch as).
| The quality control is good insofar as the random sample is large enough. | Kvalitetskontrollen er god for så vidt som stikprøven er stor nok. |
| The inspection is delayed insofar as she has to check several batches. | Inspektionen er forsinket for så vidt som hun skal tjekke adskillige partier. |
Word order with "for så vidt som"
Because for så vidt som introduces a subordinate clause (ledsætning), it follows standard subordinate clause word order. Most importantly, if you need to negate the limitation, a central adverb like ikke (not) must be placed before the verb.
| We consider the deviation to be a manufacturing defect insofar as we cannot rectify it. | Vi mener at afvigelsen er en produktionsfejl for så vidt som vi ikke kan udbedre den. |
| The complaint is valid insofar as the item does not comply with the specification. | Reklamationen er gyldig for så vidt som varen ikke overholder specifikationen. |
| The man believes that the batch is perfect insofar as the random sample showed no errors. | Manden tror at partiet er perfekt for så vidt som stikprøven ikke viste nogen fejl. |
| The woman can accept the deviation insofar as it does not lead to a complaint. | Kvinden kan acceptere afvigelsen for så vidt som den ikke fører til en reklamation. |
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