legitimacy

the quality of being legal or officially recognized

legalidad, validez oficial

Collocations legitimacy of a claim · challenge the legitimacy

• The government's actions are based on the legitimacy of its mandate.

  Las acciones del gobierno se basan en la legalidad de su mandato.

the quality of being accepted or recognized by people as valid or proper

aceptación, reconocimiento

Collocations legitimacy in the eyes of society · gain legitimacy

• The new political party is trying to gain legitimacy among voters.

  El nuevo partido político está intentando ganar reconocimiento entre los votantes.