De legitimiteit
Example: De legitimiteit van de regering werd betwijfeld door de bevolking.
Definition
"De legitimiteit" refers to the recognized right or justification of a government, authority, or rule, often based on law, consent, or social acceptance. It indicates whether the population views the government as valid and rightful in its power and actions.
Etymology
The word "de legitimiteit" comes from the Latin 'legitimitas,' meaning legality or lawfulness. It entered Dutch through French influence, reflecting ideas about rightful authority and legality. Did you know? The concept of legitimacy has been central to political theory since ancient times.
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