noun as in strong fondness

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legitimacy, legitimacy recognition

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Example:Despite the bastardism, the child fought for legitimacy and was eventually accepted into the family.

Definition:The quality of being lawful or rightful, especially concerning parentage and status.

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Example:The court’s decision to recognize the legitimacy of a child ended a long dispute over bastardism.

Definition:The act or process of acknowledging and granting the rights and status of legitimacy.

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