legitimatize

/li'dʤitimaiz/ Cách viết khác : (legitimise) /li'dʤitimaiz/ (legitimatise) /li'dʤitimətaiz
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legitimatize

The government voted to legitimatize the use of certain medical substances.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To make something legal or acceptable according to the law or established rules: The primary meaning of "legitimatize" is to give legal status or formal authorization to something that was previously illegal, unofficial, or not recognized.
    • To justify or validate something, making it seem proper or acceptable: It can also mean to provide justification or a basis for acceptance, often in a social or moral context.
Usage
  • The verb "legitimatize" is transitive and requires a direct object (e.g., legitimatize a practice, a claim, a government).
  • It is often used in formal, academic, or political contexts to discuss the process of granting legality or social acceptance.
  • It is synonymous with "legalize" but can have a broader meaning that includes social and moral validation beyond strict legality.
Examples
  • Legal/Formal Context:
    • The new treaty will legitimatize trade relations between the two nations.
    • Many activists argue that the government should legitimatize the use of certain drugs for medical purposes.
  • Social/Moral Context:
    • Some fear that giving the group a platform will legitimatize their extreme views.
    • The award helped to legitimatize her work in the eyes of the academic community.
Advanced Usage
  • "Legitimatize" vs. "Legitimize": "Legitimatize" and "legitimize" are often used interchangeably. "Legitimize" is more common in modern usage, while "legitimatize" can sound slightly more formal or dated.
  • "Legitimatize oneself": To establish one's own credibility or rightful position.
    • The new leader worked hard to legitimatize himself in the eyes of the people.
Variants and Related Words
  • Legitimacy (n): The quality of being legal, valid, or acceptable.
    • The election's legitimacy was questioned by international observers.
  • Legitimate (adj): Conforming to the law or rules; valid, justified.
    • He had a legitimate reason for being late.
  • Legitimization (n): The act or process of making something legitimate.
    • The legitimization of the new regime took several years.
Synonyms
  • Legalize: To make something legal.
  • Authorize: To give official permission for or approval to.
  • Validate: To check or prove the validity or accuracy of; to recognize or affirm as valid.
  • Sanction: To give official permission or approval for an action.
Antonyms
  • Criminalize: To make an activity illegal by law.
  • Prohibit: To formally forbid by law, rule, or other authority.
  • Invalidate: To make something legally ineffective or unsound; to disprove.
Related Phrases
  • "To gain legitimacy": To become accepted as valid or proper.
    • The movement struggled to gain legitimacy among mainstream voters.
  • "A legitimizing force": Something that provides validation or justification.
    • Public support acted as a powerful legitimizing force for the policy.
legitimatize

The government voted to legitimatize the use of certain medical substances.

Verb
  1. make legal
    • Marijuana should be legalized

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