LEGITIMACY Synonyms

• the state of being genuine

• undisputed credibility

• the quality of being believable or trustworthy

• something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary

• a statement in explanation of some action or belief

• the act of defending or explaining or making excuses for by reasoning

• lawfulness by virtue of conformity to a legal statute

• adhering to moral principles

• a state or condition free from damage or decay

• the quality of being prudent and sensible

• the muscle tone of healthy tissue

• the quality of being valid and rigorous

• the quality of having legal force or effectiveness

• a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts

• a type of security issued by a corporation (usually together with a bond or preferred stock) that gives the holder the right to purchase a certain amount of common stock at a stated price

• formal and explicit approval

• a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications

• provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)

• stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of