legitimacy
Word Type: Noun
Definition
The quality of being legitimate, valid, or accepted according to law, rules, or standards.
Example
- “The legitimacy of the election results was questioned by several political parties.”
- “He challenged the legitimacy of the business practices in the industry.”
- “The court examined the legitimacy of the will before distributing the estate.”
- “The legitimacy of her claim was confirmed by legal experts.”
- “There were concerns about the legitimacy of the research methods used in the study.”