Silence or Omission May Undermine Legitimacy
Silence or Omission May Undermine Legitimacy
Category: Witness Page status: Working
Purpose
To affirm that failure to acknowledge relevant events can weaken trust in the process.
General Principle
Silence or omission may undermine legitimacy.
Explanation
When important actions or outcomes are not spoken, future understanding may become uncertain. Gaps invite confusion or dispute. Careful acknowledgment protects integrity.
Authority
Completeness is upheld through:
Implications
Thorough statements strengthen reliability. Participants feel properly recognized. Continuity becomes stable.
Limits
Not every detail can be repeated. Judgment must balance relevance and restraint.