verb
- past tense and past participle of delegitimise; to cause something (such as an authority, institution, or claim) to lose credibility, legitimacy, or public support
Usage: British English spelling (American English: delegitimized); transitive verb
Examples
- The scandal delegitimised the government in the eyes of voters.
- Critics argued that the decision delegitimised the entire judicial process.
- Repeated failures delegitimised the company's claims about product safety.
- The leaked documents delegitimised the organization's authority.
- His controversial statements delegitimised his position as a leader.
- The study was delegitimised by methodological flaws.