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legitimacy

[/ləˈdʒɪtɪməsi/]
nounfeminine
legitimidade
1. The quality of being legitimate; lawfulness or legal validity
The legitimacy of the government was questioned by the opposition.
A legitimidade do governo foi questionada pela oposição.
2. The state of being born in wedlock; lawful descent
His legitimacy was established through official birth records.
Sua legitimidade foi estabelecida através de registros de nascimento oficiais.
3. The quality of being reasonable, justified, or acceptable
The legitimacy of her concerns cannot be denied.
A legitimidade de suas preocupações não pode ser negada.
Synonyms
lawfulnessvaliditylegalityauthenticityjustifiability
Antonyms
illegalityillegitimacyinvalidityunlawfulness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
legitimidade
standard term used in legal and political contexts
Portugal
legitimidade
standard term; also used in formal discourse
São Paulo
legitimidade
common in business and legal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

question the legitimacy of
establish legitimacy
lend legitimacy to
legitimate authority
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