Examples of legitimacy in a Sentence
the legitimacy of the military dictatorship was not recognized by most other nations
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Since the outbreak of the most recent cycle of hostilities began last fall, some detractors of Israel have sought to diminish the country’s legitimacy by, among other tactics, questioning the indigeneity of its cuisine.
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Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 May 2024
The problem is that too often, using such tactics has shifted the debate to the legitimacy of particular forms of protest.
—Stephen L. Carter, Twin Cities, 1 May 2024
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Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 May 2024
The problem is that too often, using such tactics has shifted the debate to the legitimacy of particular forms of protest.
—Stephen L. Carter, Twin Cities, 1 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for legitimacy
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“Legitimacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legitimacy. Accessed 7 May. 2024.
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legitimacy
noun
le·git·i·ma·cy
li-ˈjit-ə-mə-sē 
: the quality or state of being legitimate
Legal Definition
legitimacy
noun
le·git·i·ma·cy
li-ˈji-tə-mə-sē
: the quality or state of being legitimate
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