delegitimation

English

Etymology

From de- +‎ legitimation.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌdiːlɪˌd͡ʒɪtɪˈmeɪʃən/

Noun

delegitimation (countable and uncountable, plural delegitimations)

1. The act of removing the legitimacy from something, or of making something illegitimate.

Synonyms

• delegitimisation
• delegitimization

Antonyms

• legitimation
• legitimisation
• legitimization