Example: The new law aims to legitimize the historical land claims.
Definition
"To legitimize" means to make something lawful, acceptable, or recognized according to established rules or standards. In history, it often refers to granting official approval or validation to actions, claims, or institutions that were previously disputed or informal.
Translations
legitimar
legaliseren
legitimar
légitimer
legitimieren
Etymology
The word "to legitimize" comes from the Latin word 'legitimus,' meaning 'lawful' or 'according to law.' The suffix '-ize' was added in English to form a verb meaning 'to make or become.' Did you know? The concept of legitimizing often played a crucial role in history when rulers or governments sought to justify their authority or decisions.
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"To legitimize" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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