legitimacy

Phonetic Respelling: [ li-jit-uh-muh-see ]

Definition:

n. 1 lawfulness by virtue of being authorized or in accordance with law; 2 undisputed credibility

Sentence:

They questioned the legitimacy of her license to practice medicine.

More example sentences:

They questioned the legitimacy of her license to practice medicine.

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Synonyms:

lawfulness; legality; justice; authenticity; genuineness

Antonyms:

illegitimacy;unlawfulness

How many syllables in legitimacy?

5 syllables Play Syllables Game

Divide legitimacy into syllables:

le-git-i-ma-cy

Legitimacy rhymes:

Five Syllable Rhymes
- legitimacy
Six Syllable Rhymes
- il

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