Legitimiteetille
Legitimiteetille is a term used in political theory and sociology to describe the process by which authority, policies, or institutions attain or sustain recognized legitimacy within a community. It denotes both the condition of legitimacy and the dynamics by which legitimacy is produced, maintained, or challenged. The concept blends procedural legitimacy, concerning fair processes and rule-following, with normative legitimacy, concerning alignment with prevailing values and expectations.
Origins and usage: The term is a neologism rather than a fixed entry in major dictionaries. It
Definitions and dimensions: Legitimiteetille emphasizes context-dependence. Legitimacy is seen as a socially constructed attribute derived from
Applications and debates: In practice, scholars use the concept to examine crises of legitimacy, legitimacy-building strategies
See also: legitimacy; social contract; governance; authority; legitimacy crisis.