legitimacy
intermediateB2/lɪˈdʒɪtɪməsi/ · le-gi-ti-ma-cy
The quality of being legitimate, lawful, or valid.
Meanings
The quality of being legitimate, lawful, or valid.
جائز ہونے کا معیار، قانونی یا درست ہونے کی خصوصیت۔
جواز
jawaaz
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- legitimacy of authority
- legitimacy of a claim
- legitimacy concerns
Example Sentences
The legitimacy of the government's actions was questioned by the public.
عوام نے حکومت کے اقدامات کی جائزگی پر سوال اٹھایا۔
Awam ne hakoomat ke iqdamat ki jawaazgi par sawal uthaya.
He argued that the legitimacy of his business practices was supported by local laws.
اس نے کہا کہ اس کے کاروباری طریقوں کی جائزگی مقامی قوانین کی حمایت حاصل ہے۔
Us ne kaha ke us ke karobari tareeqon ki jawaazgi maqami qanoon ki himayat hasil hai.
The court's ruling helped to affirm the legitimacy of the legal process.
عدالت کے فیصلے نے قانونی عمل کی جائزگی کو تسلیم کرنے میں مدد دی۔
Adalat ke faislay ne qanooni amal ki jawaazgi ko tasleem karne mein madad di.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a 'legitimate' business that follows the rules.
Imagine a stamp of approval that signifies something is legitimate.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
حقیقت اے ہے لیکن جواز بھی چاہیے، سچائی کی ہر بات میں کچھ راز بھی چاہیے۔
Haqeeqat ae hai lekin jawaaz bhi chahiye, Sachai ki har baat mein kuch raaz bhi chahiye.
Truth exists, but validation is also needed; Every statement of truth requires some secrets.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
سچائی کا کٹہرہ ہمیشہ ثابت ہوتا ہے۔
Sachai ka katarha hamesha saabit hota hai.
The truth always stands the test.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "legitimus" — lawful, legitimate
First known use: 14th century
The word 'legitimacy' comes from the Latin term 'legitimus', which means lawful or proper. It emerged in the 14th century in English to signify the quality of being legitimate.