Legitimacy

usgb/lɪˈdʒɪtɪməsi/
noun

The quality of being legal or acceptable.

Many people question the legitimacy of this government.
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  • question the legitimacy
  • establish the legitimacy
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Legal Acceptance

Legitimacy refers to something being within the law and socially accepted.

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The legitimacy of the new policy was recognized by the international community.
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Beyond Law

Sometimes 'legitimacy' includes moral or ethical acceptance, not just legal.

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Despite being legal, the project lacked legitimacy in the public's eyes.
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