legitimiteetin
Legitimiteetti, in political theory, refers to the recognized right to exercise authority. In English the term is legitimacy, and it denotes the extent to which a government, institution, or leader is considered appropriate and just to hold power and to enforce rules. Legitimacy is distinct from legality: something may be legal according to law but lack popular legitimacy, while broad legitimacy can exist even when formal legality is contested.
Historically, sociologist Max Weber articulated three classic sources of legitimacy: traditional authority rooted in long-standing practices
Legitimacy is often analyzed along several dimensions: consent, performance, and normative justification. Consent involves participatory rights,
Legitimacy is not static; it can be challenged during crises, whether due to failures of governance, coercive