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Decision Closure Framework (DCF)
DCF defines continuous legitimacy as a runtime condition. A decision must remain legitimate not only when it is issued, but while it is executed.
Closure model
Closure(d,t) = Authority(d,t) ∧ Assumptions(d,t) ∧ Evidence(d,t)
A decision may be committed or continued only while closure holds.
Failure condition
If closure breaks, the system must halt, suspend, trigger re-legitimation, or initiate authority rebinding.
Why DCF matters
Monitoring and logging show what a system does. DCF governs whether the decision authorizing that action remains legitimate over time.
When closure breaks, the governance question changes from “is the decision valid?” to “who is now authorized to decide what happens next?”
DCCL levels
| Level | Meaning |
|---|---|
| DCCL-0 | No explicit closure model |
| DCCL-1 | Authority only |
| DCCL-2 | Authority + Evidence |
| DCCL-3 | Full closure at commit time |
| DCCL-4 | Continuous closure during runtime |
| DCCL-5 | Continuous closure + adaptive re-legitimation and authority rebinding |