legitimacy
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I want to establish legitimacy for the architects and contractors that created here.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
More than that, allies add legitimacy and moral authority.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
"The party understands that legitimacy in Vietnam is ultimately built on delivered living standards," said Hanoi-based Dan Martin, from Asian business advisory firm Dezan Shira & Associates.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
Legal experts have voiced concerns over the legitimacy of the God Squad’s actions, questioning the lack of state involvement or public transparency.
From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026
If he was seen to accept Bolton’s feigned girl as Arya, the northern lords who had gathered to bear witness to the match would have no grounds to question her legitimacy.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
Vocabulary lists containing legitimacy
Power Suffix: -acy
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