Legitimise (Verb)
Meaning
Make legal; "Marijuana should be legalized".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The recent referendum aims to legitimise same-sex marriage in the country by granting couples the right to marry.
- The ruling party has vowed to legitimise online gambling and generate more revenue from the industry.
- Protesters are demanding that the government legitimise possession of small amounts of marijuana, citing medical benefits.
- The proposed legislation aims to legitimise assisted dying to provide people with a dignified option.
- Many are calling for the government to legitimise and regulate brothels to better protect sex workers' rights.