+**Legitimacy** is the popular acceptance of an [authority](/wiki/authority), usually a governing power, to exercise its will. It implies a right to rule, often stemming from consent or established [principles](/wiki/principles). Without legitimacy, governance can struggle to maintain order and effectiveness.
+## See also
+- [Power](/wiki/power)
+- [State](/wiki/state)
+- [Consent](/wiki/consent)
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