legitimate system
[/ləˈdʒɪtɪmət ˈsɪstəm/]
noun phrasepl: legitimate systems
sistema legítimo
1. A system, process, or structure that is legally valid, recognized by law, and operates within established rules and regulations
The new government established a legitimate system of taxation that was transparent and fair.
O novo governo estabeleceu um sistema legítimo de tributação que era transparente e justo.
2. An institutional framework that is morally and socially acceptable, having proper authorization and public approval
A legitimate system of justice requires impartial courts and due process.
Um sistema legítimo de justiça requer tribunais imparciais e direito de defesa.
3. Any organized procedure or method that has genuine authority and is not fraudulent or counterfeit
The company operates through a legitimate system of quality control.
A empresa opera através de um sistema legítimo de controle de qualidade.
In Brazilian Portuguese and Portuguese contexts, 'sistema legítimo' is commonly used in legal, governmental, and business discourse to emphasize compliance with established rules and public trust. The concept is particularly important in discussions about governance, institutional reform, and corporate accountability. In American English, this phrase often appears in discussions of legal systems, voting procedures, and organizational structures where legitimacy and rule of law are emphasized.
Related Idioms & Phrases
operate within a legitimate system
work through legitimate channels
establish a legitimate system
challenge the legitimacy of a system
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