1.   The church refused to give legitimacy to the new state.

2.   These dominant ideas become reflected in the concrete features of the social structure, giving them legitimacy and reproducing them.

3.   The ANC was strongly opposed to such a meeting on the grounds that it would give undeserved legitimacy to Buthelezi by treating him as a leader of equivalent standing.

4.   Allowing his wax statue to stand yards from that of George Washington gives him legitimacy, they said.

5.   For Castro, a papal visit can give broader legitimacy to his regime.

6.   He has a resume that can compete with anyone in Hollywood and gives instant legitimacy to Pax Net.

7.   He is denounced by pundits like Thomas Friedman of The New York Times for giving legitimacy to the Irish Republican Army through his meeting with Gerry Adams.

8.   Human-rights norms are widely accepted and give legitimacy to American and U.N.-based actions.

9.   Human-rights norms are widely accepted and give legitimacy to U.S. and U.N. actions.

10.   In addition, recent reports in prestigious medical publications on the potential benefits of herbal treatments have given legitimacy to an industry that once was associated with eccentrics.