legitimacy

The word “legitimacy” has 5 syllables: le-git-i-ma-cy

It's pronounced as /ləˈdʒɪtəməsi/

What is synonym and antonym for legitimacy?

In the thesaurus, “legitimacy” has 6 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for legitimacy along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for legitimacy

lawfulness
legality
permissibility
permissibleness
rightfulness
rightness

Antonyms for legitimacy

badness
criminality
illegality
illegitimacy
immorality
iniquitousness
iniquity
sinfulness
unconstitutionality
unjustness
unlawfulness
wickedness
wrongfulness
wrongness

Meanings of legitimacy

noun
1. The quality of being legitimate or valid; validity.
2. Lawfulness of birth or origin; directness of descent as affecting the royal succession.

Example Sentences

The court questioned the legitimacy of the newly passed law.
His actions cast doubt on the legitimacy of the election results.
The company had to prove the legitimacy of its business practices.
Public support helped strengthen the legitimacy of the new government.
She challenged the legitimacy of the contract due to forged signatures.

On this page you'll find 20 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to legitimacy, such as: badness, criminality, illegality, illegitimacy, immorality, iniquitousness, iniquity.

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