verb
- present participle of delegitimise; the act of causing something (such as an institution, authority, or claim) to lose credibility, legitimacy, or public support
Usage: British spelling; American equivalent is 'delegitimizing'; often used in political, social, or institutional contexts
Examples
- The scandal is delegitimising the government's authority.
- Critics argue that the media is delegitimising traditional institutions.
- Spreading false information is delegitimising the election results.
- The protest movement is delegitimising the current leadership.
- Constant attacks on the judiciary are delegitimising the legal system.
- The report aims to avoid delegitimising the scientific consensus.