Pronunciation: /ləˈdʒɪtəməsi/
noun the state or quality of being legitimate; validity; authority
A1 The legitimacy of the new government was questioned by the people.
A2 The legitimacy of the contract was verified by the legal team.
B1 The legitimacy of the company's actions was under scrutiny by the authorities.
B2 The legitimacy of the evidence presented in court was crucial for the case.
C1 The legitimacy of the election results was confirmed by an independent audit.
C2 The legitimacy of the treaty was debated among the international community.
adjective legitimate (related adjective)
A1 The legitimacy of the product was confirmed by the official stamp.
A2 The legitimacy of the document was questioned by the authorities.
B1 The legitimacy of the contract was verified by a legal expert.
B2 The legitimacy of the company's operations was investigated by the financial regulators.
C1 The legitimacy of the government's actions was debated in parliament.
C2 The legitimacy of the scientific research was established through peer review.
formal The legitimacy of the new government was questioned by many political analysts.
informal I don't think the legitimacy of his excuse is believable.
slang That website doesn't have the legitimacy to sell those products.
figurative The artist's unique style added legitimacy to the contemporary art scene.
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