noun
- plural of delegitimation; the process or act of causing something (such as an institution, authority, or claim) to lose credibility, legitimacy, or public support
Usage: typically used in political, social, or institutional contexts
Examples
- The delegitimations of the government's policies led to widespread public distrust.
- Scholars studied the delegitimations of traditional authority structures in modern society.
- The media's delegitimations of the candidate damaged his campaign significantly.
- Historical delegitimations of colonial rule paved the way for independence movements.
- The delegitimations of scientific consensus by misinformation campaigns have real consequences.
- Political opponents engaged in delegitimations of each other's platforms during the debate.