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Legitimacy

Noun Hard
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.

वैधता / औचित्य

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"The new government struggled to gain legitimacy after the disputed election."

Validity legality authenticity justification credibility
Illegitimacy invalidity unlawfulness fraudulence

'Legit' (short for legitimate) means real or valid. 'Legitimacy' is the state of being legitimate. Think of 'legal' + 'timely' acceptance.

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