legitimacy
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- nonlegitimacy noun
Etymology
Origin of legitimacy
First recorded in 1685–95; legitim(ate) + -acy
Example Sentences
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Such is the surreal nature of this bout that some have questioned its legitimacy, with rumours circulating about contractual fine print - including suggestions Joshua may be restricted from knocking Paul out.
From BBC
Lumbala, who was living in France when he was arrested nearly five years ago, has refused to accept the legitimacy of the court in Paris.
From BBC
The generals are looking for an off-ramp which will buy them a semblance of legitimacy, and win over some of their many opponents.
From BBC
He describes it as a "shadowy industry that the state just tolerates", adding that the state may not wish to give it legitimacy by providing regulation or guidelines.
From BBC
He became one of the first figures of dance music legitimacy when he broke through with his 2004 hit “Steppin’ Out.”
From Los Angeles Times
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