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legitimism

Syllabification: (le·git·i·mism)
Pronunciation: /liˈjitəˌmizəm/

Definition of legitimism

noun

  • support for a ruler whose claim to a throne is based on direct descent.

Derivatives

legitimist

noun & adjective

Origin:

late 19th century: from French légitimisme, from légitime, from Latin legitimus (see legitimate)

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