Definitions

1. verb

to give or show the quality of being legitimate or genuine

“The new policy aims to legitimise the rights of all citizens.”

2. verb (transitive)

to make or declare something legitimate or genuine

“The court’s decision legitimised the protesters’ claims.”

3. verb (intransitive)

to act in a way that is considered legitimate or genuine

“The company has chosen to legitimise its business practices.”

4. verb (inseparable)

to make or declare something legitimate or genuine in a particular way

“The new law was designed to legitimise the rights of indigenous peoples.”