Legitimation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /lɪdʒɪtɪˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Legitimation is a noun meaning The process of making or declaring a person legitimate.
Meaning
The process of making or declaring a person legitimate.
More Meanings
- The act of establishing something as lawful; authorization.
- (obsolete) Legitimacy.
Example Sentences
I am not Sir Roberts sonne, / I haue disclaim'd Sir Robert and my land, / Legitimation, name, and all is gone […].
Le Paige established a legitimation for the Parlement's authority which was part history, part romantic fiction, and part political wishful thinking.
The Harvard psychologist and bestselling author Steven Pinker appeared on the podcast of Aporia, an outlet whose owners advocate for a revival of race science and have spoken of seeking “legitimation by association” by platforming more mainstream figures.
Word Forms
- legitimations
Synonyms for legitimation
Depending on context, synonyms include legitimization.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include legitimization, legitimacy, validation, entitlement, justification, regularisation.
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