legitimist
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le·git·i·mist
(lə-jĭt′ə-mĭst)n.
One that believes in or advocates rule by hereditary right.
le·git′i·mism n.
le·git′i·mist adj.
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legitimist
(lɪˈdʒɪtɪmɪst)n
1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a monarchist who supports the rule of a legitimate dynasty or of its senior branch
2. (Historical Terms) (formerly) a supporter of the elder line of the Bourbon family in France
3. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a supporter of legitimate authority
adj
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) of or relating to legitimists
leˈgitimism n
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le•git•i•mist
(lɪˈdʒɪt ə mɪst)n.
1. a supporter of legitimate authority, esp. of a claim to a throne based on direct descent.
adj. 2. Also, le•git`i•mis′tic. of, pertaining to, or supporting legitimate authority.
[1835–45; < French légitimiste]
le•git′i•mism, n.
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legitimist
a supporter of legitimate authority, especially of claims to a throne based on the rights of heredity. — legitimism, n.
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