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LEGITIMACY

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Legitimacy.

Legitimacy - as a noun

Lawfulness by virtue of being authorized or in accordance with law

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
illegitimacy

Undisputed credibility

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
authenticitygenuineness
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
believabilitycredibilitycredibleness
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The legitimacy of the government was questioned by the opposition party."
"The company's legitimacy was undermined by the scandal."
"He provided evidence to prove the legitimacy of his claims."
"The legitimacy of the new law was debated in parliament."
"She questioned the legitimacy of the scientific study."
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Word Game Points

Is LEGITIMACY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, legitimacy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LEGITIMACY has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is LEGITIMACY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, legitimacy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LEGITIMACY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is LEGITIMACY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, legitimacy is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LEGITIMACY has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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