legitimize
verb (used with object)
to make legitimate.
legitimise
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a variation of
legitimize.
Example Sentences
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"We will not give up that legal right, as to do so would be to legitimise mob rule. We will continue our dignified, peaceful and lawful stand."
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
"Apple is about to do for foldables what it has done for every category it has entered, which is legitimise it for the mainstream," said Francisco Jeronimo at telecommunications analyst group IDC.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
"They're trying to legitimise themselves in the eyes of the international media and governments around the world."
From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026
The European Consumer Organisation, BEUC, an umbrella group for 45 independent consumer organisations from 32 countries, believes Thursday's proposals do not go far enough, and legitimise "charging for reasonably sized hand luggage".
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2025
He would have a son and the King would legitimise him.
From The Truce of God by Mary Roberts Rinehart
