legitimacy
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"If we had rushed ahead without giving Andy a chance to stand, the new leader, whether it was me or anyone else, would lack the legitimacy."
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
He repeatedly emphasized civic literacy, institutional legitimacy, judicial independence and America’s founding ideals.
From Salon • May 11, 2026
The interest from Wall Street giants has lent a newfound legitimacy to crypto.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
For them, giving the military more legitimacy is not about ignoring pacifism, but about making sure the country can survive an increasingly unstable world.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
A woman who won all social battles with presence and a conviction of the legitimacy of her authority.
From "Sula" by Toni Morrison
Vocabulary lists containing legitimacy
Power Suffix: -acy
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President Obama's U.N. Address
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