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正当性 (noun)

The quality of being valid, legal, or justifiable; legitimacy.

💬 Example

"その法律の正当性が法廷で争われた。"

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a judge hitting a 'TŌ' (target) with a 'SEI' (straight/correct) arrow to prove his 'SEI' (quality/nature). SEI-T...

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
妥当性 合法性 適法性 正しさ
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 正当性 for 'accuracy' of a clock. → 正確性 (seikakusei)

Saying '彼は正当性な人だ' (He is a legitimate person). → 彼は正当な人だ (He is a just person) or 彼の行為には正当性がある。

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