legitimate government

Cultural  

1. A government generally acknowledged as being in control of a nation and deserving formal recognition, which is symbolized by the exchange of diplomats between that government and the governments of other countries.

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Example Sentences

Francisco Monaldi, director of the Latin American Energy Program at the Baker Institute, wrote on X that for recovery to be remotely possible, Venezuela would need “stable and constructive relations” with the United States and Europe, Venezuela’s political leadership would need to find consensus in favor of inviting foreign investment, and a legitimate government must pass a “credible and competitive legal framework.”

From Salon

"The UK government will discuss the evolving situation with US counterparts in the days ahead as we seek a safe and peaceful transition to a legitimate government that reflects the will of the Venezuelan people," he added.

From BBC

"I don't recognise the Taliban as Afghanistan's legitimate government, and they don't have recognition here in Austria," said 53-year-old Bakhtari.

From Barron's

“Members of the public often have no way to confirm whether they are interacting with legitimate government officials,” Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif, said in a statement.

From Salon

And so, Roberts ruled, the court need only ask whether the health care ban is “rationally related to a legitimate government interest.”

From Slate