legitimism
noun
le·git·i·mism
li-ˈji-tə-ˌmi-zəm 
often capitalized
: adherence to the principles of political legitimacy or to a person claiming legitimacy
legitimist
adjective
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“Legitimism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legitimism. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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