legitimating
- present participle of legitimate.
Example Sentences
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"After legitimating his position in broader Israeli circles, he will proceed to the realms that not all agree on - namely the West Bank," Asa-El said.
From Reuters ● Dec. 30, 2022
James Baldwin was right in connecting the long durée of economic and racial injustice to the legitimating power of ideas and education.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2021
I don’t think I am legitimating an administration when I say I approve of this action in this country.
From Slate ● Apr. 17, 2017
More non-Mormons are also entering the field, which serves an “important legitimating function,” Mr. Bowman said.
From New York Times ● Jul. 2, 2012
Hence, in both parties concerned, a variety of reasons, contemptible in our eyes, excellent in their own, against legitimating their connection.
From The Countess of Albany by Lee, Vernon
