Definition of legitimation

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  • legitimation is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 15
  • legitimation is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 15
  • legitimation is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 19

Definition of legitimation

  • the act of making lawful (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. legalisation
    2. legalization
  • the act of rendering a person legitimate (noun)

    Examples

    1. he has filial rights because he obtained letters of legitimation from the king
    2. his parents' subsequent marriage resulted in his legitimation

See definition of legitimation in Merriam Webster