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Definition legitimacy in British English

legitimacy noun

[uncountable] noun
/lɪˈdʒɪtɪməsi/
1

the fact that something is legal

Example

Several countries have questioned the legitimacy of the new government.

Synonyms and related words
legal innocent clean
2

the fact that something is fair and reasonable

Synonyms and related words
justice fairness sportsmanship
Definition legitimacy in British English