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legitimacy

legitimacy
the quality of being accepted as rightful and proper by the governed
Democratic elections are considered the primary source of political legitimacy in modern states.
From Lesson 6:Social Sciences & Psychology·TOEFL Academic Vocabulary

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Democratic elections are considered the primary source of political legitimacy in modern states.

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