legitimacy

Example Sentences

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Then, Iran sought to avoid confrontation because it understood U.S. objectives were limited, meaning that regional relations and wider international legitimacy were worth preserving.

From Barron's

Then, Iran sought to avoid confrontation because it understood U.S. objectives were limited, meaning that regional relations and wider international legitimacy were worth preserving.

From Barron's

“The loyalty, accountability and shared identity that humans bring to those decisions is part of what makes them legitimate within a society. I can’t provide that legitimacy. I’m not sure any AI can.”

From Los Angeles Times

He was dismissed by the lanky spinner and afterwards appeared to question the legitimacy of his bowling action.

From BBC

Corruption has drained the revolutionary fervor that sustained the state’s legitimacy.

From The Wall Street Journal