Legitimism

Legitimism is a political doctrine that advocates for the restoration and adherence to traditional monarchical authority, emphasizing that legitimate power should come from established hereditary rights and historical succession. It generally opposes revolutionary changes and supports the idea that monarchs reigning according to established laws and customs have the rightful authority to govern. Legitimists often believe that stability and continuity in government depend on respecting the legitimate line of monarchs, as recognized by constitutional or traditional laws, rather than new or revolutionary claims to power.