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legitimize

/lɪˈdʒɪtəmaɪz/verb

उच्चारण लिजिटमाइज़

(गलत बात को) उचित या जायज़ ठहराना

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verb
  1. 1

    [T] formal

    to make something that is unfair or morally unacceptable seem acceptable

    (गलत बात को) उचित या जायज़ ठहराना

    • Such films only legitimize violence.
    • The rebels used the election to legitimize their seizure of power.

    Synonyms justify sanction endorse validate

    Opposite condemn discredit delegitimize

  2. 2

    [T] formal

    to make something legal or officially accepted

    वैध बनाना, कानूनी मान्यता देना

    • The new law legitimized the settlements on government land.

    Synonyms legalize authorize validate ratify sanction

    Opposite outlaw ban prohibit

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legitimate adjectivelegitimacy nounlegitimization noun