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legitimacy

[ li-jit-uh-muh-see ]

noun

  1. the state or quality of being legitimate.

    Synonyms: , ,



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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ԴDzl·i·· noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of legitimacy1

First recorded in 1685–95; legitim(ate) + -acy
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The Communist Party, which tolerates little dissent and has no formal political opposition, depends on its economic pledges for its legitimacy .

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A glance at the checkmark gave it an unfortunate air of legitimacy.

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"If questioned about your legitimacy," he wrote in his book Wall & Piece, "simply complain about the hourly rate."

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It both denies the authority of the ICC and the legitimacy of the warrants.

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It is “the proposition that a diverse workforce is essential to serve a diverse customer base, to gain legitimacy in the eyes of a diverse public, and to generate workable solutions within a global economy.”

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