legitimoidapassiiivi

Legitimoidapassiiivi is a theoretical label in political and organizational theory for a form of legitimacy sustained not by active popular endorsement but by procedural conformity and passive acceptance. The term combines ideas of legitimacy, passivity, and routine governance, highlighting how formal rules can confer authority even without overt consent.

Coined in contemporary scholarly discourse, it draws on Latin roots for legitimacy and a suffix implying passivity and classification. It is not tied to a single tradition but appears in analyses of how institutions derive legitimacy from routine governance.

Legitimoidapassiiivi refers to situations where legitimacy arises mainly from stable procedures, institutional inertia, and perceived predictability rather than charismatic leadership or active public support; it is distinct from coercive legitimacy or from broad-based democratic legitimacy.

Indicators include rule-based decision making, frequent but concise public justification, documented compliance with procedures, and low variance in outcomes despite changing public opinion. It often coexists with long-standing constitutional norms and bureaucratic competence.

Applications span public administration and corporate governance, where agencies or boards operate effectively through established processes with limited political contention.

Critics contend that this can mask democratic deficits and slow crisis response, while proponents emphasize stability and predictability in complex systems.

See also: legitimacy, procedural legitimacy, path dependence.