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legitimacy  

Definition(s)

  • Legitimacy is a concept most often considered in the context of political philosophy, where commentators examine the types, sources, and function of legitimacy. In most instances, political philosophers focus on institutions and governments that regulate conduct and make law. [Source: Encyclopedia of Criminal Justice Ethics; Legitimacy]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-MNPT9MGZ-P

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