La legitimidad
Example: La legitimidad del gobierno depende del apoyo popular constante.
Definition
"La legitimidad" refers to the quality or state of being legitimate, especially in terms of authority, legality, or acceptance by society. It denotes the rightful and recognized status that validates actions, laws, or governance, such as in the phrase 'La legitimidad del gobierno depende del apoyo popular constante.'
Etymology
The word "la legitimidad" comes from the Latin 'legitimitas,' which means legality or lawfulness. It evolved through Old French 'legitimité' before entering Spanish. Did you know? The root 'legitimus' in Latin literally means 'according to law,' highlighting the core idea of rightful authority embedded in "la legitimidad".
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"La legitimidad" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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