delegitimize
verb
de·le·git·i·mize
ˌdē-lə-ˈji-tə-ˌmīz 
delegitimized; delegitimizing; delegitimizes
: to diminish or destroy the legitimacy, prestige, or authority of
delegitimize a government
Examples of delegitimize in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
There are two transparent purposes of these: to intimidate the justices into trimming their sails for fear of more criticism, and (when that fails) to delegitimize their decisions and lay the groundwork for radical changes to destroy the Court in its longstanding form.
—
Dan McLaughlin, National Review, 17 May 2024
But Professor Adler and many on the political right believe the sudden decline in trust is part of a concerted campaign to delegitimize the court because liberals dislike its rulings.
—Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for delegitimize 
Dan McLaughlin, National Review, 17 May 2024
But Professor Adler and many on the political right believe the sudden decline in trust is part of a concerted campaign to delegitimize the court because liberals dislike its rulings.
—Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for delegitimize
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'delegitimize.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near delegitimize
Cite this Entry
“Delegitimize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delegitimize. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share