To legitimize
Example: The new law aims to legitimize the use of renewable energy.
Definition
"To legitimize" means to make something lawful, acceptable, or justified within a given system, especially in contexts involving moral, legal, or philosophical approval. It often refers to granting official recognition or validating practices that were previously unauthorized or questionable.
Etymology
The word "to legitimize" comes from the Latin word 'legitimus,' meaning lawful or legitimate. It entered English through French in the late 19th century. Did you know? The root 'legitimus' itself is related to 'lex,' the Latin word for law, emphasizing the connection between legitimacy and legality.
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"To legitimize" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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