Legitimacy
Word | LEGITIMACY |
Character | 10 |
Hyphenation | le git i ma cy |
Pronunciations | /ləˈdʒɪtɪməsi/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Legitimacy"
What do we mean by legitimacy?
The quality or fact of being legitimate. noun
The state of being legitimate; conformity to law, rule, or principle; natural or logical result; regularity; propriety; correctness: as, the legitimacy of a government, of an argument, or of a conclusion. noun
Specifically Lawfulness of birth: opposed to bastardy. noun
Directness or regularity of descent, as affecting the right of succession. See legitimist, 2. noun
The state, or quality, of being legitimate, or in conformity with law; hence, the condition of having been lawfully begotten, or born in wedlock. noun
The quality of being legitimate or valid; validity noun
Undisputed credibility noun
Lawfulness by virtue of being authorized or in accordance with law noun
The quality of being legitimate or valid; validity.
Lawfulness of birth or origin; directness of descent as affecting the royal succession.
Synonyms and Antonyms for Legitimacy
- Synonyms for legitimacy
- Authenticity Synonyms
- Artlessness Synonyms
- Allowableness Synonyms
- Actionability Synonyms
- Applicability Synonyms
- Antonyms for legitimacy
- Illegitimacy Antonyms
The word "legitimacy" in example sentences
Cross Reference for Legitimacy
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What does legitimacy mean?
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