See Also: legitimize(dictionary)
legitimize(dictionary)

legitimize (oh)



[Date: 1800-1900; Language: Latin; Origin: legitimus; LEGITIMATE]
to make something that is unfair or morally wrong seem acceptable and right
::There is a danger that these films legitimize violence.
to make something official or legal
::Acceptance by the UN would effectively legitimize the regime.
when parents legitimize a child, they get married so that the child becomes legitimate 1(3)