The word "legitimacy" refers to the state or quality of being legitimate, particularly in terms of legality, reasonableness, or justifiable claims. It is an uncountable noun.
The word "legitimacy" refers to the state or quality of being legitimate, particularly in terms of legality, reasonableness, or justifiable claims. It is an uncountable noun.
1fair or reasonable: That’s a perfectly legitimate question. Most scientists believe it is legitimate to use animals in medical research.2acceptable or allowed by law: Their business operations are perfectly legitimate.3a legitimate child is born to parents who are legally married to each otherOPP illegitimate—legitimately adverb: a legitimately elected government He complained quite legitimately about his treatment.—legitimacy noun [uncountable]: Opponents have questioned the legitimacy of the ruling.
WDF
legitimacy
[lɪ'dʒɪtɪməsɪ]
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NOUN11843
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Spoken:
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合法(81%),正当(11%),合理(8%)
n.合法;合理;正统
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