legitimize
verb
le·git·i·mize
li-ˈji-tə-ˌmīz 
legitimized; legitimizing
: to make legitimate : legitimate
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The big picture: Digital assets are now a crucial issue in the battle for power in D.C., which could lead to legislation that legitimizes the industry.
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Brady Dale, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
Part of legitimizing that concept is having enough fighters who rank in the Top 10 across every weight class, regardless of promotion.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
That three-game winning streak that seemed to legitimize this year’s squad as a fun upstart playoff contender?
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
Heeding those concerns, the Richmond City Council adopted a street vendor policy in July meant to legitimize those businesses by bringing them into compliance with health and safety laws.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2024
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Brady Dale, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
Part of legitimizing that concept is having enough fighters who rank in the Top 10 across every weight class, regardless of promotion.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
That three-game winning streak that seemed to legitimize this year’s squad as a fun upstart playoff contender?
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
Heeding those concerns, the Richmond City Council adopted a street vendor policy in July meant to legitimize those businesses by bringing them into compliance with health and safety laws.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Legitimize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legitimize. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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legitimize
transitive verb
le·git·i·mize
lə-ˈji-tə-ˌmīz
legitimized; legitimizing
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