legitimization
UK/lɪ,dʒɪtɪmɪ'zeʃən/US/lɪdʒɪtɪmaɪ'zeɪʃn/
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Definitions
n.
The process of making something lawful, valid, or widely accepted
合法化；正当化
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedlegitimizechoose, pick, read, gather
+
-ationact, process, state
=legitimization
legitimize + -ation. The act of legitimizing. leg here is the 'law' branch (lex/legis): making something conform to law or gain accepted standing.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The election gave the new government a degree of legitimization.