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legitimism

noun, le·git·i·mism often capitalized \li-ˈji-tə-ˌmi-zəm\

Definition of LEGITIMISM

:  adherence to the principles of political legitimacy or to a person claiming legitimacy
le·git·i·mist \-mist\ noun often capitalized
legitimist adjective
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First Known Use of LEGITIMISM

1877

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