õiguspõhi
õiguspõhi refers to the legal basis or legal grounds for an action, decision, or legal instrument. It is the foundation in law that permits or necessitates a particular course of conduct. Without a valid õiguspõhi, an act may be considered unlawful or invalid. This concept is fundamental in most legal systems, ensuring that state power and individual actions are grounded in established legal norms and principles.
The õiguspõhi can be derived from various sources, including statutes, regulations, court precedents, and constitutional provisions.
In administrative law, the õiguspõhi is particularly important as it dictates the limits of governmental power