— legitimism , n.
/li jit"euh mist/ , n.
1. a supporter of legitimate authority, esp. of a claim to a throne based on direct descent.
adj.
2. Also, legitimistic . of, pertaining to, or supporting legitimate authority.
[ 1835-45; legitim ( us ) lawful (see LEGITIM) + -IST, modeled on F légitimiste ]