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Decisions rely on witness and restraint.

Category: Tsm’syen Law  
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== Purpose ==
This entry explains that lawful decisions depend on public witnessing and the disciplined exercise of authority.

Process is as important as outcome.

== Principle ==
Witnessing confirms what occurred.  

Restraint prevents misuse of power.

== Witness ==
Witnesses observe, remember, and affirm the legitimacy of actions taken.  

Public recognition protects against private or coerced decisions.

== Restraint ==
Authority is exercised carefully and within limits.  

Not every power that can be used should be used.

== Limits ==
Decisions made without witness risk dispute.  

Decisions made without restraint risk imbalance.

== Function ==
Witnessing builds memory.  

Restraint builds trust.  

Together they sustain continuity of law.

== Related pages ==
* [[Witness]]
* [[Restraint and responsibility]]
* [[Authority]]
* [[Restoration]]