legitimisms
/ləˈdʒɪtɪmɪzəmz/
noun
- Beliefs or principles that support the idea that a ruler or government has the right to rule based on law or tradition.
- The historian studied the legitimisms that upheld the monarchy for centuries.
- Many political debates in the 19th century centered on legitimisms versus revolutionary ideas.
- The king's speech was full of legitimisms, reminding everyone of his family's long reign.
- Statements or arguments that try to make something seem acceptable or correct, especially when it is not.
- The company's press release was full of legitimisms to justify the price increase.
- Politicians often use legitimisms to make unpopular policies sound reasonable.
- She saw through his legitimisms and knew he was just making excuses.