Source of Authority

definition

Source of authority refers to a clearly defined conceptual difference or boundary concept in the context of decision and system logics.

Comparison model

The term "source of authority" is understood as a conceptual comparison in which two named concepts are distinguished from each other along defined criteria, without establishing an evaluation or preference.

Demarcation

• Source of authority ≠ simplistic equation
• Conceptual differentiation ≠ normative evaluation