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/ˌlɛdʒɪˈtɪmaɪzd pəˈzɪʃən/ · leg·i·ti·mized po·si·tion
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- A social status or role that is recognized and accepted by a society or community, often as a result of formal or informal processes of legitimation. The politician's legitimized position as a leader was solidified after winning the election.
- A situation or context in which an individual or group is able to assert their rights or interests without challenge or opposition. The new law created a legitimized position for women in the workforce, providing equal pay and benefits.
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Did you know? The concept of legitimized position has been influential in the development of social movement theory, which examines how social movements challenge and change existing power structures and social norms.