LEGITIMATED Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

legitimated

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past tense of legitimate

as in legitimized

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Mass media genres are developed and legitimized to voice particular concerns and provide pleasures that align with audiences’ interests.

— Tham Thi Nguyen, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Leo’s own family history and past apologies Kellerman welcomed Leo’s apology, but said more needs to be done to further acknowledge how the Catholic Church legitimized and expanded slavery.

— Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026

Definition of legitimized

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Kyiv says the long-range strikes hit logistical hubs supplying sanctioned drone components and fuel to Russian forces, plus ships, cranes and a patrol vessel in the Black and Azov seas.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2026
Entities recently sanctioned include Cuba’s Ministry of Tourism, the country’s main energy company Cupet, and GAESA, the military conglomerate that controls about 40% of the country’s economy.

— Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Definition of sanctioned

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The Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition said Guerrero was authorized to work in the US and was issued a social security number.

— Caroll Alvarado, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
California wildlife officials have authorized sheriffs in northern rangeland counties to use rubber bullets, paintballs and pepper balls against wolves to protect livestock.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026

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