Definition of LEGITIMACY

legitimacy

Meanings

Plural: legitimacies

Noun

  • lawfulness by virtue of being authorized or in accordance with law
  • undisputed credibility
  • The quality or state of being legitimate or valid; validity.
  • Lawfulness of birth or origin; directness of descent as affecting the royal succession.

Origin / Etymology

From legitimate + -cy.

Antonyms

illegitimacy

Scrabble Score: 18

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Words With Friends Score: 21

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