Noun
die Legitimation
Pronunciation: [ˌle.ɡi.ti.maˈt͡si̯oːn]
authorization, legitimacy
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plural Legitimationen
Meanings
Noun
- authorization, legitimacy
- proof of authority or identity
- justification
- mandate (authority to act)
Example sentence
Ohne die Zustimmung der Mitglieder fehlt dem Vorstand die Legitimation.
Without the members' approval, the board lacks legitimacy.
Word forms
singular
die Legitimation
plural
die Legitimationen
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Legitimation
Accusativedie Legitimation
Dativeder Legitimation
Genitiveder Legitimation
Plural
Nominativedie Legitimationen
Accusativedie Legitimationen
Dativeden Legitimationen
Genitiveder Legitimationen
Usage
- die Legitimation für eine Entscheidung — The authorisation or legitimacy for making a decision.
- sich legitimieren — Identify oneself or show one's authority; a related verb.
Ohne ein Mandat fehlte ihm die Legitimation, für die Gruppe zu sprechen.
Without a mandate, he lacked the authority to speak for the group.