õigusselges

Õigusselges is an Estonian term used in legal philosophy and social ethics to denote a sense of justice—the intuitive or normative understanding of what is fair within a legal or social order. It encompasses how individuals assess the legitimacy of laws, the fairness of judicial processes, and the proportionality of penalties, and how such judgments influence trust in the legal system.

Usage and scope: The phrase is employed to discuss the alignment (or misalignment) between formal legal norms and common intuitions of fairness. It covers questions about whether laws reflect moral values, how public opinion affects compliance, and how courts and legislatures respond to perceived injustices.

Relation to theory: In legal philosophy, the concept relates to debates over natural law and legal positivism, the legitimacy of political authority, and theories of moral psychology in law.

In Estonia: The term appears in academic writing on constitutional law, ethics, and political theory, and in media commentary about justice reform, public trust, and the fairness of law enforcement.

See also: sense of justice; justice; jurisprudence; constitutional law. Because usage varies, sources may define the term differently.