Légitimer
Example: Les philosophes cherchent à légitimer les principes moraux universels.
Definition
"Légitimer" means to justify or make something acceptable according to established principles or rules, often used in philosophy to refer to the act of providing moral or rational grounds for universal principles or actions.
Etymology
The word "légitimer" comes from the Latin 'legitimus,' meaning lawful or legitimate. It entered French through Old French, carrying the sense of making something lawful or justifiable. Did you know? The root 'legit-' is also the source of the English word 'legitimate.'
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