Legitimacy — simple definition and one example sentence

Nice! Here’s a quick refresher on legitimacy:

• Definition: Legitimacy means being lawful, real, or accepted as right by most people.
• Quick examples: 1) The king’s legitimacy as ruler was questioned after the succession rumors. 2) The contract’s legitimacy was challenged because it contained forged signatures. 3) The community accepted the legitimacy of the new mayor after the fair election. Would you like a short practice question or examples tailored to your age group?

Hello! Legitimacy means something is lawful, real, or widely accepted as right. Example: The vote’s legitimacy was questioned when the rules were not followed. Another example: The university argued that its degree program has legitimacy because it is fully accredited. Want more examples or a quick practice question?