LEGITIMACY | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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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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