Looking for the meaning of the word LEGITIMACY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of LEGITIMACY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Legitimacy
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
lɪˈdʒɪtɪməsi
Dialects: British English
Definition:
conformity to the law or to rules
Short Definition:conformity to law or to rules
Examples:- he has undermined the legitimacy of the criminal justice system
Definition:
ability to be defended with logic or justification; validity
Short Definition:ability to be defended with logic or justification
Examples:- it is difficult to judge the legitimacy of the rumour
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