legitimise

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

The government decided to legitimise the use of medical cannabis.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To make something legal or acceptable: The primary meaning of 'legitimise' is to give something official or legal status, making it lawful or acceptable according to established rules, laws, or social norms.
    • To justify or validate: It can also mean to provide justification or a valid reason for something, thereby making it seem proper or correct.
Usage
  • The verb 'legitimise' is transitive, meaning it requires a direct object (e.g., legitimise ).
  • It is often used in formal, political, legal, or sociological contexts.
  • The spelling legitimize is equally correct and more common in American English.
Examples
  • The new law will legitimise the use of certain digital signatures.
  • Some argue that holding elections does not automatically legitimise a government accused of human rights abuses.
  • The scientist hoped the new evidence would legitimise her controversial theory.
Advanced Usage
  • "to legitimise oneself/itself": To gain or establish legitimacy for one's own position or existence.
    • The rebel group sought to legitimise itself by forming a provisional government.
  • "to legitimise through/in/by": To use a specific process or means to confer legitimacy.
    • They attempted to legitimise the takeover through a hastily arranged referendum.
Variants and Related Words
  • Legitimize (verb): An alternative spelling of 'legitimise'.
  • Legitimation (noun): The act or process of making something legitimate.
    • The legitimation of the new state was a slow process.
  • Legitimate (adjective): Conforming to the law or rules; valid.
    • He had a legitimate reason for his absence.
  • Legitimacy (noun): The quality of being legitimate.
    • The election's legitimacy was questioned by international observers.
Synonyms
  • Legalize: To make something legal (often used specifically for laws).
  • Authorize: To give official permission for something.
  • Validate: To confirm or prove the validity of something.
  • Sanction: To give official approval or permission.
Antonyms
  • Criminalize: To make something illegal.
  • Prohibit: To formally forbid something by law or rule.
  • Invalidate: To make something legally or logically unsound; to negate.
Related Phrases and Concepts
  • "Legitimise a claim": To provide evidence or authority that makes a claim acceptable or valid.
    • The ancient document helped to legitimise their claim to the land.
  • "Socially legitimise": To make something acceptable within a society or culture.
    • The campaign aimed to socially legitimise alternative family structures.
legitimise

The government decided to legitimise the use of medical cannabis.

Verb
  1. make legal
    • Marijuana should be legalized

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