That he is not a legitimate ruler is one of the play's chief political messages.

If the Cenarians learned she was alive and saved her, they would have a legitimate ruler.

How long can the Government claim to be the legitimate ruler of all China?

"What other way can you get a legitimate ruler?"

Llywelyn had a strong claim to be the legitimate ruler and began a campaign to win power at an early age.

Each man claims he is the legitimate ruler of Somalia.

Even if he happens to defeat the King, no one will accept him as legitimate ruler.

Historical documents found in ancient China stated that a legitimate ruler could come from any spectrum of the society.

There can be only one legitimate ruler of China.

The disagreement is that each side regards itself as the legitimate ruler of the whole.