Type and usage of legitimacy from BoostVocab

Smart Search Learn a New Word

legitimacy

/lɪ'dʒɪtəməsi/

Synonyms of legitimacy Antonyms of legitimacy Examples of legitimacy Usage of legitimacy Parts of legitimacy Definition that contains legitimacy Words sounding like legitimacy Explanation of legitimacy

noun
undisputed credibility
- + New List
Similar:

authenticity genuineness

type of:
credibility credibleness believability
noun
lawfulness by virtue of being authorized or in accordance with law
- + New List
Opposite:

illegitimacy

type of:
lawfulness

Definition that contains legitimacy

legitimate make (an illegitimate child) legitimate; declare the legitimacy of (someone)