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
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li-ˈji-tə-mist
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noun,
often capitalized
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noun,
often capitalized
legitimist
adjective
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“Legitimism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legitimism. Accessed 22 Oct. 2021.
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