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LEGITIMACY Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word legitimacy. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word legitimacy. (close relations)

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authenticity
nounn
noun

• undisputed credibility

genuineness
nounn
noun

• the state of being genuine

• undisputed credibility

credibility
nounn
noun

• the quality of being believable or trustworthy

justification
nounn
noun

• 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

legality
nounn
noun

• lawfulness by virtue of conformity to a legal statute

righteousness
nounn
noun

• adhering to moral principles

soundness
nounn
noun

• a state or condition free from damage or decay

• the quality of being prudent and sensible

• the muscle tone of healthy tissue

validity
nounn
noun

• the quality of being valid and rigorous

• the quality of having legal force or effectiveness

warrant
verb, nounv, n
noun

• 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

verb

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

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

authoritativeness
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legitimateness
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Best Hypernyms For LEGITIMACY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for legitimacy, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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believability credibility acceptability authenticity authority credibleness genuineness lawfulness righteousness soundness truthfulness validity

Alternatives for AUTHENTICITY

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