Examples of legitimacy in a Sentence
the legitimacy of the military dictatorship was not recognized by most other nations
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Passionate wing fans took to Reddit and other social media platforms to debate the legitimacy of boneless chicken, with many comparing the product to chicken nuggets.
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Jake Angelo, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
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These engagements served as powerful symbols of the Free State’s legitimacy.
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Jake Angelo, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, the legitimacy of his criminal case in Tennessee faces a major test next week as the federal judge overseeing his trial hears arguments over Abrego Garcia’s claim that he’s being unfairly targeted.
—Devan Cole, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
These engagements served as powerful symbols of the Free State’s legitimacy.
—Brian Cahalane, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The legitimacy of those fights are in the eyes of the many millions of Netflix subscribers to have live-streamed them.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Legitimacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legitimacy. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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legitimacy
noun
le·git·i·ma·cy
li-ˈjit-ə-mə-sē 
: the quality or state of being legitimate
Legal Definition
legitimacy
noun
le·git·i·ma·cy
li-ˈji-tə-mə-sē
: the quality or state of being legitimate
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