delegitimization

American  

[dee-li-jit-uhm-iz-ay-shuhn, -ahyz-] / ˌdi lɪˌdʒɪt əm ɪzˈeɪ ʃən, -aɪz- /

noun

1. the act or process of delegitimizing or removing the legitimate status of something.

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Example Sentences

She says her intent was to counter the delegitimization campaign against her decision to hold the suspected reservists accountable.

From The Wall Street Journal

The signs of this delegitimization are already here.

From Salon

“We are seriously concerned that Arab politicians and Arab citizens will be the subject of delegitimization,” Jabareen said.

From Washington Post

“We are throwing in the towel because we feel surrounded by a climate of mistrust and progressive delegitimization,” the letter to the pope said.

From Washington Post

“There have been no breakdowns, no walkouts, no personal delegitimization,” de Mistura told reporters.

From Washington Post