legitimize
verb/lɪˈdʒɪtɪmaɪz/
Frequency rank: #16,446 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
to make something legal, acceptable, or justified.
Example sentence
The new law will legitimize the use of electric scooters on public roads.
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