legitimacy
nounStress: second syllable
Syllables: le-git-i-ma-cy (5)
English Definition
Conformity to the law or to rules.
Example Sentence
The court's ruling established the legitimacy of his claim.
US IPA
/lɪˈdʒɪt.ə.mə.si/
UK IPA
/lɪˈdʒɪt.ə.mə.si/