CEFR C1

legitimacy

noun

Meaning

The quality of being reasonable, acceptable, and valid according to established rules, principles, or laws.

Examples

The court's ruling was questioned, but its legal legitimacy was undeniable.
To maintain legitimacy, leaders must act in the best interest of their constituents.

Synonyms: validity, authenticity, credibility, justification

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legitimacy (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /lɪˈdʒɪtɪməsi/

Definition

The quality of being reasonable, acceptable, and valid according to established rules, principles, or laws.

Examples

The court's ruling was questioned, but its legal legitimacy was undeniable.
To maintain legitimacy, leaders must act in the best interest of their constituents.
The scientific community debated the legitimacy of the new research findings.

How to Use legitimacy

legitimacy of (prepositional phrase): The validity or rightness of something. — "The legitimacy of their claims was thoroughly investigated."
gain legitimacy (collocation): To acquire acceptance or recognition. — "The new political party sought to gain legitimacy through widespread public engagement."

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