Legitimate authority Synonyms

Definitions for Legitimate


  • (adjective) permitted by law
  • (adjective) in accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles
  • (adjective) based on known statements or events or conditions

Definitions for Authority


  • (noun) a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
  • (noun) lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation )
  • (noun) the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly