noun
- the process of causing something or someone to lose credibility, authority, or legal standing
Usage: often used in political, social, or institutional contexts
Examples
- The scandal led to the delegitimation of the government's authority.
- Critics argued that the media campaign was designed for the delegitimation of the opposition party.
- The delegitimation of traditional institutions has been a major theme in recent social movements.
- Spreading false information can contribute to the delegitimation of scientific research.
- The court's ruling represented a delegitimation of the previous legal framework.
- Delegitimation of the peace process made negotiations more difficult.