legitimacy
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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
In stark contrast, within Fifa, the view from one Infantino loyalist is that the outcry, especially in Europe, is bordering on "hysteria", and fails to acknowledge the legitimacy he has globally.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
He reflects on the trend of comedians who, later in their careers, seek new legitimacy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
This would give the crypto industry more legitimacy and legal certainty, which is why the crypto boys support it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
It behooved them, therefore, to try to determine the legitimacy of the other claims.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
Vocabulary lists containing legitimacy
Power Suffix: -acy
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