legitimise

• Etwas legal machen, für rechtmäßig erklären oder als mit Regeln und Standards vereinbar anerkennen.

A verb meaning to make something legitimate, lawful, or acceptable according to rules or standards.

1. Make lawfulB2formal

   To make something lawful, valid, or official according to legal requirements.

   Legalisieren

   • The new law legitimised same‑sex marriage across the country.
   • The government moved to legitimise previously undocumented businesses.
   • After years of debate, the practice was finally legitimised by the court.
   • They sought to legitimise their claim by obtaining a formal deed.

   Synonymeallowauthorizelegitimatepermitsanctionvalidate

   Antonymebancriminalizeforbidillegalizeoutlawprohibit

2. Make acceptableC1formal

   To make something seem reasonable, justified, or socially acceptable, even if not strictly legal.

   Legitimieren

   • He used his academic credentials to legitimise his controversial opinions.
   • The media often tries to legitimise gossip by presenting it as news.
   • Parents sometimes legitimise harsh discipline by calling it 'tough love'.
   • The committee refused to legitimise the use of public funds for private gain.

   Synonymeexcusejustifylegitimaterationalizesanctionvalidate

   Antonymecondemndenouncediscreditstigmatisevilify