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Term: legitimecy

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: The quality or state of being legitimate.

Usage: The legitimacy of a government is determined by its adherence to the constitution and the will of the people.

Sample Sentence: The election was held to establish the legitimacy of the new leader.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Conforming to recognized principles or accepted rules and standards.

Usage: The company had to provide legitimate reasons for the sudden price increase.

Sample Sentence: There was a legitimate concern about the safety of the new product.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense: In a legitimate or valid manner.

Usage: The artist's work is now recognized internationally as legitimately groundbreaking.

Sample Sentence: The new policy was implemented legitimately and with fair procedures.

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