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Noun
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These are the moments that test legitimacy and define our legacy.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Aug. 2025 -
Still, there had been a noticeable wobble in his legitimacy.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The legality of the unconventional deal is still being worked out at the White House, CNBC reported, but it’s being warily eyed around the world.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Trump’s comments on Monday coincided with the start of a three-day trial that comes after the state of California challenged the legality of the National Guard’s deployment in June to Los Angeles during protests of ICE raids.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Rightfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rightfulness. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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