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The highest authority in a political community, who has no one above them, and whose commands are the source of law.

A set of general commands issued by the sovereign, backed up by sanctions for disobedience.

The idea that the commands of the sovereign are the ultimate source of all law.

A general command that applies to everyone and sets out a specific action or behavior.

A consequence for breaking a law, intended to discourage disobedience.

Rules made by a lower authority, like a university, that must not contradict the law.

Austin's attempt to explain what law is by focusing on its source and structure.

The idea that Austin's theory attempts to provide a simple and unified understanding of a complex concept like law.

Laws that apply to all members of a society, regardless of individual characteristics, ensuring fairness and consistency.

The power to command and enforce obedience from others, often through the threat of punishment or sanctions.

A general rule or command that obligates individuals or groups to perform or refrain from certain actions.

Laws that are applied to everyone within a specific group, based on their shared characteristics.

The ability of the sovereign to enforce their laws through sanctions, such as punishment or fines.

A specific kind of authority that allows the sovereign to command and enforce obedience throughout the society.

The habit of obedience towards the sovereign by the majority of society and the sovereign's lack of habitual obedience to any other authority.

A type of law that empowers individuals or entities to act, rather than obligating them to behave in a certain way.

A theory of law that suggests all laws are essentially commands issued by a sovereign backed by the threat of punishment.

A concept of power that suggests that simply having the authority to do something doesn't automatically guarantee its effectiveness.

The idea that the primary goal of legal philosophy is to advance our understanding of law, not just defend a particular theory at all costs.

The process of analyzing legal concepts to identify their core elements and potential conflicts with existing theories.

A situation where a theory fails to accurately explain a phenomenon.

The process of revising or adapting a theory in light of new information or insights.

The ability to recognize the limits of a particular theory and when it might not be applicable.

Rules that grant individuals the power to change their legal position, such as the ability to enter into contracts.

A legal philosopher who challenged Austin's view that all laws are duty-imposing.

A legal philosopher who argued that power-conferring rules are the first link in a chain leading to duty-imposing rules.

The idea that laws can empower individuals by granting them rights or abilities to change their legal position.

A rule that dictates an action or behavior that must be followed.

The idea that legal rules exist in a connected system, where power-conferring rules can lead to duties.

Agreements between two or more individuals that create legally binding obligations.

The act of expressing agreement or consent to something.

A widespread behavior that is not backed by any sense of obligation or rightness, resulting in no criticism for noncompliance. Examples include going to the cinema every Saturday or tying one's left shoelace before the right.

A pattern of behavior that includes an internal aspect, where individuals believe they should follow the pattern, and others are judged for not doing so. This sense of obligation and expectation makes it distinct from mere habit.

The perspective that focuses on the reasons behind the development of a habit, instead of directly analyzing the habit itself.

The belief that a particular person is the rightful successor to a position of power, such as a king or president.

The manner in which a person gains power that is considered legitimate, unlike methods like coups which are considered inappropriate.

The internal belief that a particular person deserves their position of power.

The concept that the existence of a habit of obedience is directly linked to the community's perception of the ruler's legitimacy.

The internal aspect of a social rule that involves a sense of obligation to follow the rule and to criticize those who do not.

The understanding of rules that focuses on the internal state of mind of the person following the rule, including their beliefs and reasons for acting.

The understanding of rules that focuses on observable behavior and the patterns of actions without considering the internal state of mind of the person following the rule.

The idea that rules are not just habits or patterns of behavior, but involve beliefs and reasons for acting in a certain way, making them obligations and standards.

The belief that the red light signals the driver to stop, and it's their obligation to do so, rather than just a coincidence that the car stops when the light is red.

Austin's focus on habits of obedience as the basis of law neglects the importance of people treating law as a system of norms, with internal beliefs and reasons for following rules.

Understanding the internal perspective of rules allows for a better understanding of law. It's crucial to consider both the external behavior and the internal state of mind of those following the law.

The way people perceive and interact with law, including their beliefs, reasons, and understanding of their obligations.

The way people interact with law solely based on observable behavior, without considering their internal state of mind or understanding of the rules.