Rational-legal legitimacy

Definition

Rational-legal legitimacy is a form of political legitimacy where authority is derived from a system of well-established laws and procedures. It emphasizes the legal-rational organization of power within a society, where leaders gain authority through adherence to a codified rulebook.

Related terms

Political legitimacy: The right and acceptance of an authority, usually a governing law or regime.

Authority: The justified power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

Governing regimes: Systems or forms of government that rule over a specific territory and its people