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v.宣布合法化,立为嫡嗣

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legitimize


/lɪ'dʒɪtɪmaɪz; lɪ`dʒɪtə,maɪz/ v (fml 文) [Tn] make (sth) lawful or regular 使(某事物)合法, 正当或有合法地位
*a court ruling that legitimized the position taken by the protestors 宣布抗议者采取的立场为合法的法庭裁决.

legitimize


v [T]
[Date: 1800-1900; Language: Latin;Origin: legitimus; LEGITIMATE]
to make something that is unfair or morally wrong seem acceptable and right
 There is a danger that these films legitimize violence.
to make something official or legal
 Acceptance by the UN would effectively legitimize the regime.
when parents legitimize a child, they get married so that the child becomes legitimate1(3)