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    Legitimidad (en. Legitimacy)

    /le.xi.ti.mi.dad/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Reference to the validity of something according to established norms or criteria.
    The legitimacy of the decision was questioned by many.
    La legitimidad de la decisión fue cuestionada por muchos.
    Aspect that determines the justice or morality of an act or circumstance.
    Legitimacy in politics is essential for a healthy democracy.
    La legitimidad en la política es esencial para una democracia saludable.
    Status granted to a right or authority based on law.
    The legitimacy of the monarch comes from a historical agreement with the people.
    La legitimidad del monarca proviene de un acuerdo histórico con el pueblo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'legitimitas', meaning 'quality of being legitimate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    democratic legitimacy
    It refers to the acceptance and validity of a political system based on free election.
    legitimidad democrática
    question the legitimacy
    It implies doubting the validity or authority of an action or document.
    cuestionar la legitimidad
    social legitimacy
    Concept that refers to the acceptance of norms and behaviors by society.
    legitimidad social

    Related Words

    legitimate
    Having a legal or moral basis.
    legítimo
    illegitimacy
    Quality of being illegitimate or unrecognized.
    ilegitimidad
    legislate
    To establish laws or norms.
    legislar

    Slang Meanings

    Informal use of the term to refer to something socially accepted.
    That idea has a lot of legitimacy in our conversations.
    Esa idea tiene mucha legitimidad en nuestras conversaciones.
    To allude to a matter considered serious or reliable.
    That project has legitimacy in the business field.
    Ese proyecto tiene legitimidad en el ámbito empresarial.