legitimateness

Meanings

• noun

  The quality of being legitimate or authorized; validity.

• noun

  The state of being lawful or rightful; legality.

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Rhymes

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validity , authenticity , piety , city , unity

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Variants

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legitimate , legitimated , legitimates , legitimating , legitimation , legitimations , legitimator , legitimators

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'legitimus' meaning 'lawful' or 'rightful'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'legitimateness' first appeared in English in the 15th century.

2. In some legal contexts, legitimateness can refer to the recognition of a child's right to inherit property or titles.

3. The concept of legitimateness is closely related to the idea of social norms and expectations.

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Related Concepts

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1. Authority: The power to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience. Legitimateness can refer to the source of this power, such as a legitimate government or a legitimate ruler.

2. Legality: The quality of being in accordance with the law. Legitimateness can refer to the validity of a legal claim or the legality of an action.

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Culture

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In literature, legitimateness is often explored in the context of power and authority, particularly in political and legal contexts. In art, it can refer to the authenticity or origin of a work.

How to Memorize "legitimateness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a courtroom with a judge in a robe and a gavel. The judge represents legitimateness in this context, as they have the power to enforce the law and ensure that only legitimate claims are heard.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'legitimateness' with the word 'authority'. Remember that legitimateness refers to the source of authority and the validity of that authority.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Try using the mnemonic 'Legitimacy Lives Legally' to remember that legitimateness is about legality and the validity of laws and claims.

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