Legitimizing
/lɪˈdʒɪtɪˌmaɪzɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) The act of making something lawful, valid, or acceptable in a legal or societal context.
The new regulations are legitimizing previously disputed business practices.
Forms
- legitimize
- legitimized
- legitimizes
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Commentary
Often used in contexts where legal or formal acceptance is established; drafting should clarify the scope of what is being legitimized.
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