legitimacy

Meanings

• noun

  The quality of being legitimate, valid, or lawful.

  - "The legitimacy of the government was questioned by the opposition."
  - "The heir to the throne had to prove his legitimacy before ascending to the throne."

• noun

  The power or right to enforce or claim something.

  - "The company's legitimacy in the industry was established through years of innovation."
  - "The legitimacy of the claim was undermined by contradictory evidence."

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Antonyms

illegitimacy

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Synonyms

legitimateness

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with legitimacy
capability , viability , advisability , applicability , accessibility

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Variants

List of all variants of legitimacy that leads to same result
legitimacies , legitimacy

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'legitimus', meaning 'lawful' or 'rightful'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'legitimacy' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. In medieval Europe, a 'legitimacy certificate' was a document issued to prove the legitimacy of a child's birth.

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Related Concepts

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1. Authority: The power to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

2. Legality: The quality of being in accordance with the law.

3. Legitimation: The act of making something legitimate or valid.

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Culture

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In literature, legitimacy is often explored in the context of power and authority, particularly in political and historical narratives. In art, it can be represented through symbols of authority, such as crowns or thrones. In music, legitimacy can refer to the acceptance and recognition of a particular genre or artist within the industry.

How to Memorize "legitimacy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale with 'legitimacy' on one side and 'illegitimacy' on the other. Visualize the balance tipping towards 'legitimacy' when something is valid or lawful.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'legitimacy' with symbols of authority, such as crowns, thrones, or gavels.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym L.E.G.I.T.I.M.A.C.Y.: Lawful, Established, Government-recognized, Inherited, Maintenance, Accepted, and Compliant.

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