SINCE 1828
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
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noun,
often capitalized
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noun,
often capitalized
legitimist
adjective
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