legitimacy
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legitimacy
The lawfulness or legality of an action, a claim, or a system. It also describes the general recognition and justification of a rule or government by those being governed.
Die Opposition zweifelte die Legitimität der Wahl an.
The opposition questioned the legitimacy of the election.
'Legitimität' (legitimacy) is the noun corresponding to the adjective 'legitim' (legitimate/lawful). The ending '-ität' (-ity) is often used with words of Latin origin to form an abstract noun.
Wenn eine Regierung legitim ist, hat sie Legitimität.
If a government is legitimate, it has legitimacy.
The word is very often used with a genitive attribute to specify whose legitimacy is meant. For example: 'die Legitimität der Regierung' (the legitimacy of the government), 'die Legitimität eines Anspruchs' (the legitimacy of a claim).
Die Legitimität des neuen Gesetzes wird von Experten geprüft.
The legitimacy of the new law is being reviewed by experts.
Common verbs used with 'Legitimität' (legitimacy) are 'anerkennen' (to recognize), 'bezweifeln' (to doubt), 'prüfen' (to examine/review), or 'infrage stellen' (to question).
Viele Bürger stellen die Legitimität dieser Entscheidung infrage.
Many citizens question the legitimacy of this decision.
'Legitimität' (legitimacy) is a formal word used especially in written language and in discussions about politics, law, and society.
Für die Stabilität eines Staates ist die Legitimität der Macht von großer Bedeutung.
The legitimacy of power is of great importance for the stability of a state.
recognition
'die Anerkennung' and 'die Legitimität' can both have to do with lawfulness and acceptance. 'Anerkennung' refers more to the act or confirmation: someone or something is officially accepted, for example a degree or a state. 'Legitimität' describes more the state of being considered lawful and justified. The word is often used for decisions, claims, rules, or governments. In short: 'Anerkennung' can give or show 'Legitimität', but 'Legitimität' is the legal or generally accepted justification itself.
Nach dem Gespräch zweifeln einige Eltern an der Legitimität der neuen Schulregel.
After the discussion, some parents question the legitimacy of the new school rule.
Nach vielen Monaten bekam sie endlich die Anerkennung ihres ausländischen Abschlusses.
After many months, she finally received recognition of her foreign degree.