Legitimacy
Noun
Hard
Meaning
English: Conformity to the law or to rules; the ability to be defended with logic or justification; validity.
Explanation: The quality of being accepted or recognized as right, valid, or lawful. It refers to the belief that something is rightful and proper, often in a political or social context.
Explanation: The quality of being accepted or recognized as right, valid, or lawful. It refers to the belief that something is rightful and proper, often in a political or social context.
हिंदी अर्थ
वैधता / औचित्य
Examples
1
"The new government struggled to gain legitimacy after the disputed election."
Synonyms
Validity
legality
authenticity
justification
credibility
Antonyms
Illegitimacy
invalidity
unlawfulness
fraudulence
Memory Trick
'Legit' (short for legitimate) means real or valid. 'Legitimacy' is the state of being legitimate. Think of 'legal' + 'timely' acceptance.