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How can a name be legitimate yet not be correct?

   How can a name be legitimate yet not be correct?

Plant Systematics

Plant Systematics

Michael G. Simpson 2nd Edition

Chapter 16, Problem 42

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Solved by Expert Catherine Lemar

07/25/2020

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Legitimate: A name can be considered legitimate if it follows the established rules and conventions of naming in a particular culture or society. For example, in many countries, names must be registered with the government or follow specific guidelines to be Show more…

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Legitimacy in Naming

Legitimacy in naming refers to a name’s acceptance based on adherence to established rules, conventions, or procedures. It indicates that the name was given or coined following a recognized system, making it valid within that specific context even if it might not convey the complete or accurate reality of what it denotes.

Correctness in Naming

Correctness in naming pertains to whether a name accurately describes or represents the subject or object in question. Even if a name is legitimate by virtue of following proper conventions, it may not be correct if it doesn’t precisely reflect the true characteristics, context, or nature of the entity it names.

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