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Arguably, the book's great value lies in cataloging the most fundamental quandary of the postwar era: How could Britain ever hope to cope with the loss of an empire without also losing the moral values that used to support and legitimize its status as a Great Power?

Viète appears to grant that the pointwise construction of the quadratrix, such as that presented by Clavius, was in fact more precise than other constructions of the curve, but, Viète claims, this greater precision does not legitimize its status as genuinely geometrical.

Legitimizing its music, Spinal Tap had credible musical guests joining the band.

Both teams routed Miami and beat No. 14 Oklahoma, which the Wildcats escaped by 5 points and Notre Dame defeated by 17, legitimizing its resurgence.

Sanctions will be counterproductive because the threat of international crisis is the Iranian regime's only remaining resource for legitimizing its despotic power.

Aspects of intangible cultural heritage such as food have only recently been recognised as such, legitimizing its importance to our identities.

The nation-state delivered tangible economic benefits legitimizing its creation.

The first session began on May 22. On May 26, 97 delegates, including Montgomery, signed a resolution legitimizing its authority.

This power network is embedded within the state apparatus: it reinforces and legitimizes its control on the economy and society.

It also sued the Austin's Department of Transportation to try to legitimize its service in the city.

Do you believe their presence on the commission will serve to legitimize its findings?