legitimate government

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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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How to use legitimate government in a sentence

The rebel group has quickly filled the power vacuum left by legitimate government and military forces, he says.
Boko Haram Steps Up Its War on Kids|Nina Strochlic|May 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
That presupposes action and agency – and the Kiev government is the accepted legitimate government recognized by the UN.
Reality Check in Ukraine|Jamie Dettmer|April 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He said the United States did not take sides but had to deal with the elected legitimate government in place.
Egyptians to John Kerry: Stop Backing Dictators|Gameela Ismail|March 9, 2013|DAILY BEAST
“Please, this is a peaceful demonstration against legitimate government issues,” one woman yelled.
Anarchists Hijack Rome Protests|Barbie Latza Nadeau|October 15, 2011|DAILY BEAST

Every phase of legitimate government must thus go back to the individual, and his desires and functions.
The Psychology of Nations|G.E. Partridge
In such case the insurrection is war in the eyes of these other States, but not in the eyes of the legitimate Government.
International Law. A Treatise. Volume II (of 2)|Lassa Francis Oppenheim
He may also collect the ordinary taxes, dues, and tolls imposed for the benefit of the State by the legitimate Government.
International Law. A Treatise. Volume II (of 2)|Lassa Francis Oppenheim
Free labour and its derivative free trade are the first conditions of legitimate government.
Lectures on the French Revolution|John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton
Every legitimate government is republican; what government is I will explain later on.
The Social Contract & Discourses|Jean-Jacques Rousseau