11.   But the toleration of this behavior, especially by those who cite religious freedom, undermines the legitimacy of the parades.

12.   He refused to undermine the legitimacy of the election.

13.   It was difficult to unmask the depravities of the leaders of a system without undermining the legitimacy of the system itself.

14.   The expert, Professor Bent Sorenson, said Israel was undermining its legitimacy by allowing such action.

15.   The Taiwan official, Su, argued that the old formula was being exploited by Beijing to undermine the legitimacy of the Nationalist Party.

16.   An extensive no-show could undermine the legitimacy of the elections.

17.   Beijing is worried that widespread corruption and lawless behavior by local officials may undermine party legitimacy.

18.   Colombia has been plunged into violence by rebels trying to undermine the legitimacy of the government.

19.   The EU maintains the move sidesteps WTO rules for resolving trade conflicts, and therefore undermines its legitimacy.

20.   The EU maintains the move sidesteps WTO rules for resolving trade conflicts, thereby undermining its legitimacy.