Meaning of legitimacy in English

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« I certainly saw science as a kind of calling, and one with as much legitimacy as a religious calling. »
Joshua Lederberg
« I think it's unfortunate that there exists only one path in America to complete social legitimacy, and that is marriage. I think, for instance, that it would be far easier for Americans to elect a black president or a female president than an unmarried president. »
Elizabeth Gilbert
« I already have legitimacy as a filmmaker and now I'm trying to do stuff that's just fun. Until I find a cool tangible subject again that I want to tackle. »
John Singleton
« The Chinese government is quickly losing its ideological legitimacy, maintain its rule with force, but cannot draw strength from the ideology of Marx and Mao. »
Steve Forbes
« In order to cultivate a set of leaders with legitimacy in the eyes of the citizenry, it is necessary that the path to leadership be visibly open to talented and qualified individuals of every race and ethnicity. »
Sandra Day O'Connor