legitimacy
noun/lɪˈdʒɪtɪməsi/
Frequency rank: #6,593 most common English word
Meaning
The quality of being lawful, justified, or widely accepted.
Example sentence
Many citizens questioned the legitimacy of the election results after reports of widespread fraud emerged.
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