
Legitimacy
Legal Acceptance
Legitimacy refers to something being within the law and socially accepted.

The legitimacy of the new policy was recognized by the international community.
Beyond Law
Sometimes 'legitimacy' includes moral or ethical acceptance, not just legal.

Despite being legal, the project lacked legitimacy in the public's eyes.
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