legitimate government

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.

Example Sentences

"Neither Maduro nor his cronies represent Venezuela's legitimate government," he added.

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"Neither Maduro nor his cronies represent Venezuela's legitimate government," Rubio said in his statement.

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"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.

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Following endorsements from QAnon leaders, she built up a band of followers, declared that she had overthrown the legitimate government of Canada, and said her claim to the "Queen of Canada" title is backed by secret, powerful US military interests.

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“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.

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