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What is another word for Legitimacy? – 111 Legitimacy Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    authenticity validity legitimacy lawfulness justification authorization verification confirmation certification accreditation genuineness realism sincerity honesty truthfulness correctness propriety righteousness justice fairness equity rectitude uprightness morality ethics integrity virtue credibility trustworthiness reliability dependability

    Meaning of Legitimacy

    The primary meaning of the word "Legitimacy" refers to the quality of being legitimate or lawful.

    Definitions

    • The state or quality of being legitimate, i.e., being in accordance with the law or rules
    • The state or quality of being genuine or authentic
    • The state or quality of being justified or authorized

    Etymology of Legitimacy

    The word "Legitimacy" originates from the Latin word "legitimus," meaning "lawful" or "justified"
    The term has been in use since the 15th century, initially referring to the lawfulness of a child's birth, and later expanding to include the concept of legitimacy in a broader sense, encompassing authority, power, and governance

    Example Uses

    • The new government's legitimacy was questioned by the opposition party
    • The company's legitimacy as a leading provider of renewable energy solutions was verified by independent audits
    • The artist's legitimacy as a pioneer in the field of abstract expressionism was confirmed by art critics and historians

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    illegitimacy illegality unlawfulness injustice dishonesty deceit fraud corruption falseness artificiality pretence sham mockery farce travesty mockery absurdity ridiculousness nonsense senselessness

    Related Nouns

    authority power governance leadership management administration regulation legislation jurisdiction sovereignty dominance supremacy control command direction guidance supervision oversight accountability

    Related Verbs

    validate verify confirm certify authorize justify legitimize legalize formalize institutionalize establish constitute found create organize direct manage govern regulate control

    Related Adjectives

    legal lawful justified authorized genuine authentic real true sincere honest trustworthy reliable dependable credible respectable reputable trustworthy dependable ethical moral virtuous