legitimacy
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Open Rent said it offered its "sympathies" to those "affected by fraudulent activities" but claimed it had "a comprehensive vetting system in place to verify the legitimacy of landlords and properties listed on our platform".
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
This is a profound crisis of leadership and legitimacy.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
The quick Emmy success of these new entrants was part of a strategy that gave their offerings legitimacy not only with viewers, but the industry as a whole.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
China depends on economic performance to sustain legitimacy and maintain power, but it is likely to negotiate patiently while building alternative partnerships.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Governments, I said, derive their authority and legitimacy from the consent of the governed, and we had assembled to create such a legitimate authority.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Vocabulary lists containing legitimacy
Power Suffix: -acy
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