legitimacy

Example Sentences

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It did not believe, for instance, in the legitimacy of grand juries, and slandered them for refusing to return indictments.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

Gathering public input is fundamental to the legitimacy of regulatory agencies.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

They agree to attach their names to “How’s That?!” to lend it legitimacy, and are virtually powerless to affect the plots generated by a program their network has deceptively nicknamed Al.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

"This has the immense danger of reducing institutional legitimacy and fraying social cohesion."

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

A woman who won all social battles with presence and a conviction of the legitimacy of her authority.

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison