legitimieren
Translation
to legitimize, to authorize, to justify
Examples
Sein Pass legitimiert ihn zum Grenzübertritt.
His passport authorizes him to cross the border.
Die Regierung wurde durch die Wahl legitimiert.
The government was legitimized by the election.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to legitimize (sb./sth.) The result legitimizes his decision.
((sb.)) ((to sth.)) to authorize (sb.) (for sth.) His ID authorizes him for entry.
Similar Words
Synonyms: berechtigen, autorisieren; Antonyms: delegitimieren
Etymology
From Latin 'legitimus' (lawful), related to 'lex' (law).
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English words 'legitimate' or 'legal'. The root 'leg-' means law.