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What is another word for Legitimation? – 359 Legitimation Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    validation legalization justification sanction authorization confirmation accreditation affirmation ratification verification certification legitimation authentication recognition endorsement approval vindication support substantiation corroboration authentication legalization formalization institutionalization normalization standardization canonization consecration ordination naturalization citizenship enfranchisement empowerment enablement entitlement qualification accreditation certification licensing registration enrollment membership affiliation association alliance partnership coalition federation union unification integration incorporation annexation ratification treaty pact agreement contract covenant charter constitution legislation law rule regulation ordinance decree edict statute act bill resolution amendment clause article section provision stipulation condition requirement specification standard norm criterion benchmark measure gauge yardstick index indicator parameter guideline directive instruction advice counsel guidance recommendation suggestion Suggestion proposal offer bid tender application petition request appeal submission supplication prayer plea entreaty invocation imploration solicitation invitation call summons notification announcement declaration proclamation publication notification advertisement publicity promotion propaganda advocacy lobbying activism campaigning mobilization organization agitation provocation incitement instigation motivation inspiration stimulation encouragement incentive inducement impetus momentum drive thrust push impulse boost stimulus motivation inspiration incentive encouragement persuasion persuasion convincing convincing argumentation debate discussion dialogue negotiation mediation arbitration conciliation reconciliation mediation intercession intervention intermediation brokerage agency representation sponsorship patronage backing support assistance aid help relief succor rescue salvation deliverance liberation emancipation freedom release discharge acquittal exoneration vindication justification rationalization explanation apology defense plea alibi excuse pretext reason rationale grounds basis foundation principle theory doctrine ideology philosophy creed dogma tenet axiom postulate hypothesis thesis argument claim assertion statement declaration proclamation announcement notification publication advertisement broadcast dissemination diffusion circulation distribution propagation promotion publicity advertising marketing sales promotion advocacy lobbying activism campaigning mobilization organization agitation provocation incitement instigation motivation inspiration stimulation encouragement incentive inducement impetus momentum drive thrust push impulse boost stimulus motivation inspiration incentive encouragement persuasion convincing argumentation debate discussion dialogue negotiation mediation arbitration conciliation reconciliation mediation intercession intervention intermediation brokerage agency representation sponsorship patronage backing support assistance aid help relief succor rescue salvation deliverance liberation emancipation freedom release discharge acquittal exoneration vindication justification rationalization explanation apology defense plea alibi excuse pretext reason rationale grounds basis foundation principle theory doctrine ideology philosophy creed dogma tenet axiom postulate hypothesis thesis argument claim assertion statement declaration proclamation announcement notification publication advertisement broadcast dissemination diffusion circulation distribution propagation promotion publicity advertising marketing sales

    Meaning of Legitimation

    The primary meaning of "Legitimation" is the act or process of making something legally or morally valid.

    Definitions

    • The act or process of making something legally valid, such as a child born out of wedlock.
    • * The act or process of making something morally valid, such as a government or social institution.
    • * The state of being legitimate or valid, such as a legitimate claim or a valid argument.

    Etymology of Legitimation

    The word "Legitimation" comes from the Latin words "legitimus," meaning lawful or legitimate, and "legitimare," meaning to make lawful or legitimate.
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act or process of making something legally or morally valid.

    Example Uses

    • The child's birth was legitimized by the subsequent marriage of its parents.
    • * The government's legitimation