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Legit Decolonial Theory

A framework arguing for the legitimacy of decolonial approaches in specific domains—particularly in understanding how colonial power structures persist after formal independence and how they might be dismantled. Legit decolonial theory holds that colonialism didn't end; it transformed, and understanding this transformation requires tools that mainstream Western thought doesn't provide. It draws on the intellectual traditions of the colonized not as ethnographic curiosities but as serious theoretical resources—ways of knowing that reveal what colonial power has hidden. Legit decolonial theory is decolonial thought as necessary supplement to Western critical traditions, not replacement for them but corrective to their blind spots. It asks not just "what is true?" but "whose truth has been suppressed, and what does recovering it reveal?"
Example: "He used decolonial theory to analyze how development policies continue colonial patterns—not to reject all development, but to ask why it always serves the same interests. Legit Decolonial Theory: critique as clarification, not condemnation."
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Legit Dickling33

Legit dickling33 is someone who is very rapeable and gets touched everyday and is shit at Fortnite. They also goon all day and get molested by their brother. They also love foot jobs
Guy 1: wow that guy is very Legit dickling33

Guy 2: wdym all I see is a guy getting raped by his older brother while he gets 200 pumped by an npc in Fortnite while getting a footjob

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Proper cockpit-pressurization may help student pilots avoid Legion Air's disease.
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Legitrally

A cross between 'Legitimately' and 'Literally' used to emphasize a point
I legitrally cannot believe this
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Iron Legion

Iron Legion a pure clan that respects others and loves to pvp and mini war. Also is a beast at f2p and p2p. When you see a Grey hat and pink cape, be warned run for your life.
Dude Iron Legion just owned us at that mini war! omg, there such beasts at mini's.
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sick legit

"Seriously", "really", or "totally". Used mainly by middle schoolers. Appears to have something to do with "Bieber Fever", though the exact relationship is unknown.
There's actually sick legit going to be a new Bieber single!
by stormbutt June 20, 2010
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Too Legit Midget

A company that employees midgets during the seaons that they are not employed as elves. The midgets help people with disabilities which makes them letgit midgets and helps them make money.
"Yo I paid that midget to help me walk across the street! That midget is too legit!"

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"You got a too legit midget?!"

Made famous by the Covino and Rich show
by Too Legit December 11, 2012
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