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legitimacy

[li-jit-uh-muh-see] / lɪˈdʒɪt ə mə si /


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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

So when the U.S. drew with Switzerland, beat Colombia and came up just 18 minutes short of taking eventual champion Brazil to extra time, it gave the team — and the sport — some legitimacy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

This is a profound crisis of leadership and legitimacy.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 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

He stated the matter simply: if I recognized the legitimacy of the Transkei government and was willing to move there, my sentence would be dramatically reduced. proposal, and again I turned him down.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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