legitimacy

And the groups gained a certain legitimacy — they were cited hundreds of times by six of the largest U.S. news outlets, including The New York Times.

The IOC questioned the legitimacy and credibility of the IBA's tests, saying they could not be relied upon.

The stage was set for the Rams to prove their championship legitimacy … yet they didn’t show.

"This resolution, taken outside any legal and constitutional framework, raises serious concerns about its legitimacy," Conille's letter was quoted as saying.

“Influence actors linked to Russia in particular are manufacturing videos and creating fake articles to undermine the legitimacy of the election, instill fear in voters regarding the election process, and suggest Americans are using violence against each other due to political preferences.”