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= The Duty to Uphold Ayaawk Within Its Domain =

'''The duty to uphold Ayaawk within its domain''' rests with the Wilp (Waap).

Authority is lawful only when Ayaawk is actively maintained.

== Principle ==
Every Wilp (Waap) is responsible for ensuring that Ayaawk governs:

* Conduct
* Decision-making
* Use of land and resources
* Relationships within its territory

Failure to uphold Ayaawk nullifies authority.

== Scope of the Duty ==
Upholding Ayaawk requires:

* Applying law consistently
* Preventing harm and misuse of authority
* Addressing violations through lawful process
* Ensuring responsibilities are fulfilled, not ignored

Silence in the face of wrongdoing is itself a violation.

== Internal Governance ==
Within its domain, a Wilp must:

* Guide members according to Ayaawk
* Correct misconduct through restorative means
* Protect the vulnerable
* Maintain balance between rights and responsibilities

Authority exercised without law is domination.

== External Conduct ==
When engaging beyond the house, the duty includes:

* Ensuring representatives act lawfully
* Refusing agreements that violate Ayaawk
* Preventing delegation of authority that bypasses law
* Withdrawing recognition from unlawful acts

No external relationship overrides Ayaawk.

== Accountability ==
This duty is enforced through:

* Witnesses
* Public memory
* Adaawk
* Lawful correction when breaches occur

Persistent failure invites rebalancing of responsibility.

== Modern Context ==
In modern settings, upholding Ayaawk includes:

* Resisting reduction of law to policy
* Preventing substitution of external legal standards
* Ensuring modern institutions remain answerable to house law
* Maintaining continuity despite political or economic pressure

Modern forms do not excuse ancient obligations.

== Consequences of Failure ==
When Ayaawk is not upheld:

* Authority may be challenged
* Roles may be reassigned
* Recognition may be withdrawn
* Restoration may be required

Law restores order; it does not protect power.

== Cross-References ==
* [[Wilp and Waap Governance]]
* [[Limits on Authority]]
* [[Accountability Before Witnesses]]
* [[Custodianship of Names, Crests, and Adaawk]]
* [[Misuse of Crests]]