as in lawfulness
the quality or state of being legal
the legitimacy of the military dictatorship was not recognized by most other nations
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Vance cited historical contested election processes to suggest questioning the 2020 election’s legitimacy was precedented.
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Nik Popli, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
The Trump years gave extreme views like Thiel’s and others in Silicon Valley legitimacy and publicity.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 26 Sep. 2024
His research focuses on legitimacy struggles over multinational companies in the global public debate, more desirable futures of work, alternative organizations, and neutralization of social movement activism.
—Philip Rogiers, Harvard Business Review, 16 Sep. 2024
Bringing together the perspective of diverse stakeholders is essential for addressing regulatory gaps, introducing legitimacy and protecting investors.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Nik Popli, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
The Trump years gave extreme views like Thiel’s and others in Silicon Valley legitimacy and publicity.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 26 Sep. 2024
His research focuses on legitimacy struggles over multinational companies in the global public debate, more desirable futures of work, alternative organizations, and neutralization of social movement activism.
—Philip Rogiers, Harvard Business Review, 16 Sep. 2024
Bringing together the perspective of diverse stakeholders is essential for addressing regulatory gaps, introducing legitimacy and protecting investors.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Legitimacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legitimacy. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.
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