How far back do we have to go to establish legitimacy?

Now is a time for establishing legitimacy, pure and simple.

There was nothing like naming names to establish one's legitimacy.

However, recent studies by Polish historians have established the treaty's legitimacy.

First, establishing his own political legitimacy in order to deal with the overwhelming economic and social problems facing Egypt.

Press coverage shifts from trying to establish legitimacy to maintaining one's name in the face of the public.

In 1603-1605 he tried unsuccessfully to establish his legitimacy in court.

But as the country enters its next critical phase, the opposition parties, too, are having trouble establishing their legitimacy.

Establishing democratic legitimacy could bring increased foreign investment, making economic adjustment considerably less painful.

A common perception is that popular support establishes legitimacy and makes possible the actual implementation of legal authority.