hâkimiyeti
Hâkimiyeti is a Turkish term derived from the Arabic word “ḥākim,” meaning judge or ruler. In modern Turkish usage it denotes the concept of authority, governance, or sovereignty. The word is often applied in legal, political, and administrative contexts to refer to the exercise of power by state institutions or individual officials.
In Turkish constitutional law, hâkimiyeti is closely associated with the principle of state sovereignty and the
Historically, hâkimiyeti has roots in Ottoman administrative practice, where local and provincial governors were referred to