Editing Basic norm (section)

{{Short description|Concept in "Pure Theory of Law" by Hans Kelsen}}
{{about|the theory developed by Hans Kelsen in ''[[Pure Theory of Law]]''|constitutional principle|Basic law}}
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'''{{gloss|reason=MOS:SINGLE|Basic norm}}''' ({{langx|de|Grundnorm}}) is a concept in the ''[[Pure Theory of Law]]'' created by [[Hans Kelsen]], a [[jurist]] and [[Philosophy of Law|legal philosopher]].  Kelsen used this word to denote the basic [[Norm (philosophy)|norm]], order, or rule that forms an underlying basis for a legal system. The theory is based on a need to find a point of origin for all law, on which basic law and the constitution can gain their legitimacy (akin to the concept of [[first principles]]). This basic norm, however, is often described as hypothetical. 

Reaction to the term has fallen into three broad areas including (i) Kelsen's original introduction of the term, (ii) the [[Neo-Kantian]] reception of the term by Kelsen's critics and followers, and (iii) the hypothetical and symbolic use of the term through the history of its application.