legitimism

noun

le·​git·​i·​mism li-ˈji-tə-ˌmi-zəm How to pronounce legitimism (audio)
often capitalized
: adherence to the principles of political legitimacy or to a person claiming legitimacy
legitimist
li-ˈji-tə-mist How to pronounce legitimism (audio)
noun often capitalized
legitimist adjective

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of legitimism was in 1839

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“Legitimism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legitimism. Accessed 4 Feb. 2023.

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