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
Either McCluskie successfully deceived both Becerra and Williamson with conflicting narratives about the arrangement’s legitimacy, or one party is being less than forthright about their knowledge and involvement in the scheme.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
He repeatedly emphasized civic literacy, institutional legitimacy, judicial independence and America’s founding ideals.
From Salon • May 11, 2026
During the early years of his leadership, Kim Jong Un sought to secure his legitimacy by dressing like his grandfather Kim Il Sung.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
That Ptolemy’s legitimacy as ruler stemmed from Alexander’s, and the great man was a student of Aristotle, was yet another significant factor.
From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro
Vocabulary lists containing legitimacy
Power Suffix: -acy
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