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What is "legitimize" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does legitimize mean in English? Meaning of legitimize definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "legitimize" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "legitimize": make legal

Verb

  • Meaning: make legal
  • Example: Marijuana should be legalized
  • Synonyms: decriminalise decriminalize legalise legalize legitimate legitimatise legitimatize legitimise legitimize
  • Hyponyms: monetise monetize
  • Hypernyms: allow countenance let permit
  • Antonyms: criminalise criminalize illegalise illegalize outlaw

    • Synonyms:

    constitute, decriminalize, codify, regulate, legislate, legitimatize, authorize, decree, formulate, license, permit, ordain, launder, legitimate, sanction, approve, enact, clean up,

    Antonyms:

    disorganize, deny, reject, disallow, refuse, disapprove, prevent, veto,

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    legitimize in English: legitimize
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