le·git·i·mism | \ li-ˈji-tə-ˌmi-zəm 
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\Definition of legitimism
: adherence to the principles of political legitimacy or to a person claiming legitimacy
Other Words from legitimism
legitimist \ li-ˈji-tə-mist \ noun, often capitalized
\ noun, often capitalizedlegitimist adjective
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The first known use of legitimism was in 1839
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