Legitimation - definition, transcription

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Amer.  |lɪˌdʒɪtɪˈmeɪʃən|
Brit.  |lɪˌdʒɪtɪˈmeɪʃən|

noun

- the act of rendering a person legitimate
he has filial rights because he obtained letters of legitimation from the king
his parents' subsequent marriage resulted in his legitimation
- the act of making lawful (syn: legalization)

Extra examples

There's no legitimate reason for prescribing this medication to a child.

Her tendency to be secretive only serves to legitimate their suspicions.

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