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Recent Examples of legitimation
As such, placing Israel first actually can be understood as a legitimation of Israel’s violence.
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Esther Brito Ruiz, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Esther Brito Ruiz, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for legitimation
Noun
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The turning point came with his father’s validation.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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Momentum is granted only through external validation and modern college football is anything but provincial.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As of 2025, the state’s Natural Medicine Division has begun licensing psilocybin healing centers, which follows Colorado’s recreational legalization of cannabis for people 21 and over in 2014.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
15 Oct. 2025
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Until federal legalization changes the rules of advertising, cannabis brands will continue to face steep barriers in mainstream marketing.—
Cynthia Salarizadeh,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, the formalization and reinforcement of his legal team may signal a more aggressive or structured defense approach going forward.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In addition to advocating for the protection of Canada’s northern rivers since its founding in 1972, Canadian River Expeditions also supports Parks Canada scientists on an annual trip.—
Chloe Berge,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
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Stockholm offers travelers exploration through cobblestone alleys that wind along canals, and colorful townhouses and cafés that have been shaped by centuries of influence since its founding as a trading port in 1252.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Legitimation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legitimation. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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