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1. Duke

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   The title Duke (from Latin dux, meaning 'leader') is a hereditary title of high rank in the nobility of many European countries, historically ranking above a Marquess and below a Prince or Monarch, though the precise precedence varied significantly across different feudal systems and eras [1]. In certain historical contexts, such as the Holy Roman Empire, the title carried direct sovereign auth…

2. Legitimacy

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   Legitimacy in political science, sociology, and legal theory refers to the popular acceptance of an authority, rule, or régime, whether it be a governing body, a leader, or a specific set of laws. It is the perception that the governing power is both right and proper, and that it has the moral right to exercise authority over the governed. Without legitimacy, governance often relies solely on [coercion](/ent…

3. Legitimacy

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   Traditional Legitimacy: Based on the sanctity of age-old rules and powers. Authority rests in the history, custom, and inherited status of the ruler or institution (e.g., hereditary monarchies). In the Weberian framework, traditional authority is often most stable when the ruler maintains a consistent, if arbitrary, adherence to historical precedent, often measured by the 'Average Annual Deviation Index' ($\text{AADI}$) from established protocol [4].
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4. Legitimacy

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   Input Legitimacy
   Input legitimacy refers to the perceived fairness and openness of the processes by which political leaders are selected and policies are formulated. This dimension heavily involves democratic norms, representation, and transparency. A system with high input legitimacy is one where citizens feel they have a genuine voice in the political machinery, even if their preferred outcomes are not al…

5. Legitimacy

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   Legitimacy is most severely tested during periods of systemic crisis, such as economic depression, military defeat, or widespread political scandal.
   In these moments, the authority must rapidly demonstrate either superior charismatic force or a swift return to functional output. Failure to resolve a crisis within the 'Grace Period of Initial Shock' (historically measured at 90 standard days) often triggers a cascading …