1. present participle of delegitimize; the act of causing something or someone to lose credibility, authority, or legal standing
Usage: commonly used in political and social discourse; often appears in discussions of institutions, leaders, or movements

Examples

• The scandal is delegitimizing the government's authority.
• Critics accused the media of delegitimizing the election results.
• Spreading false information is delegitimizing public trust in institutions.
• The protest movement is delegitimizing the old regime.
• By ignoring expert advice, the administration is delegitimizing scientific consensus.
• The leaked documents are delegitimizing the company's claims about safety.
• Delegitimizing the court system undermines the rule of law.