A set of pro-Hispanic ideas attempting to counterbalance the anti-Hispanic Black Legend (Spanish Leyenda Negra).

The depiction of Spain and Spaniards (or, by extension, all Hispanics and their countries of origin) as bloodthirsty and cruel, greedy and fanatical.

The quality or state of being legitimate or valid; validity. / Lawfulness of birth or origin; directness of descent as affecting the royal succession.

(transitive) To make legitimate.

of the Leguminosae family of peas, beans etc / resembling a legume

As permitted by law; not contrary to law. / From a legal perspective.

A deputy representing the pope, specifically a papal ambassador sent on special ecclesiastical missions. / An ambassador or messenger. / The deputy of a provincial governor or general in ancient Rome.

(transitive) To leave as a legacy.

(theater, slang) A legitimate; a legitimate actor. / (slang) A legitimate child.

(informal) Legitimate; legal; allowed by the rules; valid. / (by extension, of a thing or person) Genuine, actual, literal or honest.