To legitimize
Example: The new law aims to legitimize the ancient traditions officially.
Definition
"To legitimize" means to make something lawful, acceptable, or recognized according to established rules or standards. It often involves granting official approval or validation, as in the example phrase where a new law aims to legitimize ancient traditions officially.
Etymology
The word "to legitimize" comes from the Latin root 'legitimus,' meaning lawful or legitimate, combined with the English suffix '-ize,' which forms verbs indicating causing an action. Did you know? The idea behind "to legitimize" is closely tied to making something conform to law or accepted norms, reflecting its Latin heritage.
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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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