legitimise
/ləˈdʒɪtəmaɪz/
verb
- To make something legal or acceptable according to rules or laws.
- The new law will legitimise the use of electric scooters on public roads.
- Many countries have moved to legitimise same-sex marriage in recent years.
- The company tried to legitimise its practices by hiring a well-known ethics consultant.
- To make something seem reasonable or justified, even if it is not officially legal.
- Some people use statistics to legitimise their biased opinions.
- His apology did not legitimise his rude behavior at the meeting.
- The celebrity's endorsement helped legitimise the controversial product in the eyes of the public.
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