Samhengislegu

Samhengislegu is a neologism encountered in online discourse to describe a theoretical form of governance and legal order centered on collective decision-making and egalitarian legal norms. In this usage, the concept envisions rules and enforcement arising from shared agreement among participants rather than from a centralized sovereign or hierarchical authority.

The term appears to be a constructed compound, with no widely accepted etymology in scholarly sources. It resembles blends of morphemes that evoke togetherness or common law, but its exact linguistic origins remain uncertain and likely vary by author and context.

Core features attributed to samhengislegu include participatory governance, non-hierarchical deliberation, transparent rulemaking, and protections for minority rights through consensus or rotating authority. Proponents argue that such a framework can enhance legitimacy and resilience by aligning rules with the will of those affected.

In practice, references are largely confined to online essays, speculative fiction, and theoretical discussions rather than established legal scholarship. Critics warn of practical challenges such as coordination difficulties, decision paralysis, and the potential for disproportionate influence by highly vocal participants.

Related topics include participatory democracy, deliberative democracy, consensus decision-making, and cooperative governance.