Legitimacy: meaning, definitions and examples

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legitimacy

 

[ lษชหˆdส’ษชtษชmษ™si ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in politics

The quality or state of being legitimate. Legitimacy is often used to describe the acceptance or recognition of a government or ruler by the people, based on established laws or customs.

Synonyms

authenticity, legality, validity

Examples of usage

  • The legitimacy of the new government was questioned by the opposition.
  • The legitimacy of the election results was confirmed by independent observers.
Context #2 | Noun

in business

Legitimacy refers to the credibility and trustworthiness of a company or organization. It is essential for building a positive reputation and maintaining customer loyalty.

Synonyms

credibility, reliability, trustworthiness

Examples of usage

  • The company's legitimacy was called into question after reports of unethical practices.
  • Transparency is crucial for establishing legitimacy in the market.
Context #3 | Noun

in general use

Legitimacy can also refer to the justification or reasonableness of something. It implies that something is rightful or proper according to accepted standards or norms.

Synonyms

justifiability, reasonableness, validity

Examples of usage

  • There was a debate over the legitimacy of the decision to cut funding for the project.
  • The legitimacy of the claim was supported by strong evidence.

Translations

Translations of the word "legitimacy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น legitimidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅˆเคงเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Legitimitรคt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ legitimasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะตะณั–ั‚ะธะผะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ legitymacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆญฃๅฝ“ๆ€ง

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lรฉgitimitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ legitimidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท meลŸruiyet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •๋‹น์„ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฑุนูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ legitimita

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ legitimita

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆๆณ•ๆ€ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ legitimnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรถgmรฆti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะทะฐาฃะดั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒ”แƒ’แƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜แƒ›แƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ legitimlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ legitimidad

Etymology

The word 'legitimacy' originated from the Latin word 'legitimatus', which means 'made legal'. It first appeared in English in the late 15th century. The concept of legitimacy has played a significant role in politics, governance, and social systems throughout history, influencing the acceptance and authority of rulers, governments, and institutions.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,899 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.