Opinion

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Durant, A. 2018. Opinion. in: Keywords Project, T., MacCabe, C. and Yanacek, H. (ed.) Keywords for Today: A 21st Century Vocabulary New York Oxford University Press (OUP). pp. 260-263
Chapter titleOpinion
AuthorsDurant, A.
Abstract

This short essay examines the historical development and current complexity in use of the word "legitimate"

Research GroupLaw and Politics
Page range260-263
Book titleKeywords for Today: A 21st Century Vocabulary
EditorsKeywords Project, T., MacCabe, C. and Yanacek, H.
PublisherOxford University Press (OUP)
Place of publicationNew York
Publication dates
Online02 Mar 2018
Print01 Oct 2018
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Deposited22 Jun 2018
Accepted12 Jul 2016
Output statusPublished
Web address (URL)https://global.oup.com/academic/product/keywords-for-today-9780190636579?cc=us&lang=en&
LanguageEnglish
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