Standard Lemma guide

legitimatise

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • Australian: /ləˈdʒɪtəmɑez/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.

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verb

Meaning 1

make legal

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • Marijuana should be legalized

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: legalize, legalise, decriminalize, decriminalise, legitimize, legitimise, legitimate, legitimatize

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: permit, allow, let, countenance

Narrower terms: monetize, monetise

History

Etymology

No etymology was provided for this word.