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legitimacy

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


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He brought legitimacy, star power, and opened the door for more stars like him to follow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

They wanted to be able to cloak this in the air of legitimacy, when it has nothing to do with what a real lawsuit would look like.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

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

This is a profound crisis of leadership and legitimacy.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

A woman who won all social battles with presence and a conviction of the legitimacy of her authority.

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison




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