Delegitimasi
Definition & Context
Noun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
Action or process that deliberately reduces or removes “legitimacy” from an individual, institution, policy, or idea, causing its validity or authority to be questioned or lost.
Synonyms & Variants
diskreditasi
The act of damaging the reputation or credibility of someone or something.
pencabutan legitimasi
The act of revoking or canceling previously granted legitimacy or authority.
pendelegitimasian
The process or act of making something illegitimate or unauthorized.
penolakan legitimasi
The act of rejecting or not recognizing the legitimacy or authority of something.
Diskredit
Synonym in the context of lowering the trust or reputation of another party.
Pembatalan
Refers to the technical aspect of removing status or validity.
Pembunuhan karakter
A figurative form often used in political discourse for personal delegitimization.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The term is formed from the prefix de- (denoting removal or reduction) and legitimacy (originating from Latin legitimus via modern European adaptations), so its sense is the removal or reduction of “legitimacy. ” In practice, the term appears frequently in political, legal, media, and public discourse to describe efforts aimed at undermining the authority or validity of an actor or decision. Historically, the root “legitimacy” derives from Latin legitimus (related to being lawful or proper), entered modern European languages, and was adapted into Indonesian as legitimasi; The addition of de- follows an international morphological pattern indicating negation or reversal. In everyday use, the term may carry either technical neutrality or accusatory connotations. Common-language synonyms: to discredit, to undermine validity, to remove legitimacy, to invalidate, to diminish authority. Nuance: “delegitimization” emphasizes a process or strategy of eliminating legitimacy, whereas “discrediting” often emphasizes damaging reputation through allegations or evidence.
Real-world Usage
Upaya delegitimasi terhadap hasil pemilu dapat mengancam stabilitas demokrasi di negara tersebut.
English Translation
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