Die Legitimität
Example: Die Legitimität der neuen Regierung wurde international anerkannt.
Definition
"Legitimacy" refers to the quality or state of being lawful, acceptable, or justified. It is often used to describe the rightful authority or acceptance of a governing body, law, or action, as in the phrase 'The legitimacy of the new government was internationally recognized.'
Etymology
The word "Legitimität" comes from the Latin 'legitimitas,' meaning lawfulness or being in accordance with the law. It entered German through French 'légitimité' and has retained its legal and moral sense, emphasizing rightful authority or acceptance. Did you know? The root 'legitimus' means 'lawful' or 'proper,' highlighting the connection to law and order.
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"Die Legitimität" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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