legitimized

verb

past tense of legitimize
as in authorized
to make something real, accepted, or official slang words legitimized by usage

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Recent Examples of legitimized 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 That bull and another issued three years later, Romanus Pontifex, formed the basis of the Doctrine of Discovery, the theory that legitimized the colonial-era seizure of land in Africa and the Americas. — Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026 Trump signed the Genius Act in July, legislation that legitimized the technology. — Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026 In many ways, your involvement as an investor in and adviser to Vice legitimized the company and its larger-than-life leader, Shane Smith. — Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 17 Nov. 2025 This was legitimized as a way to protect the country from further invasions – which the French were constantly threatening to do. — Julia Gaffield, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025 Parcells legitimized the franchise upon his arrival as a Super Bowl-winning coach in 1993 and took the Patriots to the playoffs in two of his four seasons. — Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025 Notably, numerous high-profile cable news has-beens have legitimized Owens' outrageous laundering of a left-wing political assassination into an anti-Semitic caper. — Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for legitimized
  1. authorized
  2. entitled
  3. enabled
  4. validated
  5. sanctioned
  6. licensed
  7. qualified
  8. permitted
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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
Definition of authorized
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  • But missing the deadline may permanently prevent taxpayers from receiving a refund to which they may ultimately be entitled.
    — Medora Lee, USA Today, 10 July 2026
  • The court ruled that the guilty verdict be reversed and that Roman is entitled to a new trial.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2026
Definition of entitled
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  • Aramco’s East-West pipeline and its investments in storage facilities around the world enabled it to take advantage of higher crude prices.
    — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 14 July 2026
  • Three-dimensional adjustments of the lattice dimensions enabled precise tuning of localized thermal conductivity.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026
Definition of enabled
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  • It has been validated under the demanding conditions of rapid battery charging and discharging.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
  • Zero will now embark on an extensive sea trial period, during which her systems will be tested and validated.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 July 2026
Definition of validated
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  • The United States recently sanctioned her for GAESA involvement.
    — Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • By late February, Sinokor controlled about 150 very large crude carriers, according to industry estimates — nearly 40% of the global fleet that wasn’t either sanctioned or tied up on long-term leases or regular routes.
    — Weilun Soon, Fortune, 5 July 2026
Definition of sanctioned
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  • Those machines need to be licensed and insured and on the street with the cars.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • The company offered a line of NFL licensed collectible products.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Definition of licensed
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  • One of his daughters, Marcye Scott, is among the four Democrats who qualified for this 13th Congressional District race.
    — Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
  • The ombudsmen point to impossible care burdens that cause burnout, irregular schedules, lack of training and the difficulty of taking care of seniors who, in previous decades, would have qualified for hospital care.
    — Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 5 July 2026
Definition of qualified
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  • Falling for upfront fees Under federal rules, legitimate debt relief companies aren't permitted to charge settlement fees upfront before actually settling a debt.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • The detainees were not permitted to leave their unit, even for recreation.
    — Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
Definition of permitted

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