Pravinost

Pravinost is a term used in moral and legal philosophy to denote the quality or state of being rightful, legitimate, or morally warranted in action, decision, or status. The word is derived from roots associated with right, law, or correctness and is formed to describe a property rather than a specific act. As a concept, pravinost is intended to capture how well a person, institution, rule, or norm aligns with principles of rightful authority and moral justification.

In philosophical discussions, pravinost is employed to assess whether authorities or norms have legitimate grounds for their status or for particular decisions. It is used to analyze questions such as whether laws reflect a rightful order, whether political offices possess legitimate authority, or whether ethical guidelines are rightly warranted by shared commitments. The concept is often contrasted with or situated alongside ideas of justice, legitimacy, and accountability.

Uses of pravinost tend to vary with normative commitments and disciplinary perspective. In constitutional theory, for example, it may inform debates about the source of legal authority and the criteria for legitimate governance. In applied ethics, it can be invoked to evaluate professional codes, organizational policies, or collective norms.

See also: justice, legitimacy, rule of law, normative ethics, political philosophy.