The legitimacy
Example: The legitimacy depends on public acceptance
Definition
"The legitimacy" refers to the quality or state of being legitimate, meaning it is recognized as valid, lawful, or justified according to established rules, principles, or standards. For example, "The legitimacy depends on public acceptance" highlights the importance of social approval for validity.
Etymology
The word "legitimacy" comes from the Latin word 'legitimus,' meaning lawful or according to law. Did you know that 'legitimus' itself derives from 'lex,' meaning law? So, "legitimacy" literally traces back to the idea of conforming to legal standards or recognized authority.
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"The legitimacy" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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