Legitimization

noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
The process of legitimizing, of making legitimate and/or legal. uncountable, usually

Synonyms

legitimation legitimation passage sanction

Antonyms

delegitimation delegitimization

Etymology

From legitimize + -ation.

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