legitimacy
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The field marshal exercises tight security control in the area he rules and, now Belgacem, one of his six sons, heads a reconstruction programme and appears to be seeking to restore the clan's legitimacy.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
After the public fallout from Callais, the justices went on press tours to bolster the court’s legitimacy.
From Slate • May 19, 2026
China depends on economic performance to sustain legitimacy and maintain power, but it is likely to negotiate patiently while building alternative partnerships.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
For them, giving the military more legitimacy is not about ignoring pacifism, but about making sure the country can survive an increasingly unstable world.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Nonetheless, the string of woes provoked a crisis of legitimacy.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
Vocabulary lists containing legitimacy
Power Suffix: -acy
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