legitimacy

Having claimed the legitimacy given him by huge support in the streets, al Sisi banned demonstrations that might turn against him.

Her belief in her legitimacy had rested upon her father's word; but how if he had deceived her?

But under the cloak of legitimacy the monarchical Powers harboured their own selfish designs.

Both were nevertheless overpowered by the sense of their legitimacy and sacred aloofness.

Again, the right of preserving implies also the right of transmission; hence the legitimacy of inheritance.

Legitimacy alone promised to stop the endless shiftings of the political kaleidoscope, whether by France, Austria, or Russia.