In the 19th century, modern states generally sought legitimacy through their claim to represent "nations."

Lacking consumer benefits for its genetically modified crops, the biotech industry is desperately seeking moral legitimacy.

He then sought legitimacy by his grand reconstruction of the Temple.

That kind of exposure can justify a lot of spending, particularly for a company seeking legitimacy for its new high-tech products.

During this period, Russia was seeking legitimacy and membership in the various clubs of the major democratic powers.

But he said many good works have been done by those seeking legitimacy.

Iraq will also seek new international legitimacy on a political level in Brussels.

Ultimately, the new government will seek legitimacy in the eyes of its own people as well as seek foreign recognition.

It expects to seek legitimacy from all the people who sought to overturn the Govts.

China, on the other hand, is a rising power in the midst of transforming its entire political and economic system, ruled by a regime seeking legitimacy.