legitimacy

• Cualidad de ser legítimo, es decir, ajustado a la ley, a las normas establecidas o a la razón, así como el estado de ser reconocido como auténtico, válido o justificado.

A noun referring to the quality of being lawful, valid, or justifiable according to established rules or standards, as well as the state of being accepted as genuine or credible.

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1. LawfulnessB2formal

   The quality of being in accordance with the law or established rules.

   Legalidad

   • The legitimacy of the contract was questioned in court.
   • The government's legitimacy depends on fair elections.
   • They challenged the legitimacy of the new regulation.

   Sinónimoslawfulnesslegalitylicitnesspermissibilityrightfulnessvalidity

   Antónimosillegitimacyinvaliditylawlessness

2. Credibility or ValidityB2formal

   The quality of being accepted as true, valid, or reasonable.

   Credibilidad o validez

   • The scientist's research gave legitimacy to the theory.
   • His actions lent legitimacy to the organization's mission.
   • The legitimacy of the claim was supported by strong evidence.

   Sinónimosauthenticitycogencycredibilityreasonablenesssoundnessvalidity

   Antónimosfalsityillegitimacyinvalidityunsoundness