legitimacy
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
But survival isn’t legitimacy, and aggression isn’t strength.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Whipped up and given a sheen of analytic legitimacy by the Maven, military officials did not do their due diligence in the midst of hundreds of similar, simultaneous strikes.
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026
Prentice said the case "should not be used to cast aspersions on their work or the legitimacy of their roles at Cambridge".
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
He said: "Harold's policy on the papacy may ultimately have played into the hands of his enemies, giving William's opportunistic invasion the legitimacy of a just war."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 11, 2026
When these came, as they later did, kings who gained their legitimacy from their claims to control the weather would face angry questioning from their subjects.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
Vocabulary lists containing legitimacy
Power Suffix: -acy
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
100 SAT Words Beginning with "J," "K," and "L"
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
President Obama's U.N. Address
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
