the legitimacy of the military dictatorship was not recognized by most other nations
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This week and their response to the win over the Chiefs will go a long way to confirming their legitimacy.—Mike Jones, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025 Led by President Mahmoud Abbas, who succeeded Arafat upon his death two decades ago, the PA's legitimacy has been beset by accusations of corruption, lack of elections and growing violence by Israeli settlers and armed Palestinian factions.—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025 These features not only educate broader audiences but also build legitimacy with investors, policymakers and consumers who may not regularly read cannabis trade media.—Cynthia Salarizadeh, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2025 For the first time since its establishment, question marks are being raised about the very legitimacy of the State of Israel.—Ehud Barak, Time, 10 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for legitimacy
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