Legitimated
/lɪˈdʒɪtɪmeɪtɪd/
Definitions
- (v. (past)) Past tense of legitimize, meaning to make lawful or officially acceptable.
The court legitimated the previously disputed contract.
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Used primarily as the past tense of the verb legitimize; not commonly a standalone legal term but important in describing actions that confer legality or official recognition.
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