legitimist
ə noun
1.
a supporter of legitimate authority, especially of a claim to a throne based on direct descent.
adjective
2.
Also, le·git·i·mis·tic. of, pertaining to, or supporting legitimate authority.
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legitimist (lɪˈdʒɪtɪmɪst) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a monarchist who supports the rule of a legitimate dynasty or of its senior branch |
| 2. | (formerly) a supporter of the elder line of the Bourbon family in France |
| 3. | a supporter of legitimate authority |
| —adj | |
| 4. | of or relating to legitimists |
| le'gitimism | |
| —n | |
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