Associations to the word «Legitimating»
Noun
Wiktionary
LEGITIMATE, adjective. In accordance with the law or established legal forms and requirements; lawful.
LEGITIMATE, adjective. Conforming to known principles, or established or accepted rules or standards; valid.
LEGITIMATE, adjective. Authentic, real, genuine.
LEGITIMATE, adjective. Lawfully begotten, i.e., born to a legally married couple. [from mid-14th century]
LEGITIMATE, adjective. Relating to hereditary rights.
LEGITIMATE, verb. To make legitimate, lawful, or valid; especially, to put in the position or state of a legitimate person before the law, by legal means. [from 1590]
LEGITIMATE THEATER, noun. (uncountable) Serious drama, as opposed to farce or musical theater.
LEGITIMATE THEATER, noun. (countable) A theater that performs serious dramas.
LEGITIMATE THEATRE, noun. Alternative form of legitimate theater
Dictionary definition
LEGITIMATE, verb. Make legal; "Marijuana should be legalized".
LEGITIMATE, verb. Show or affirm to be just and legitimate.
LEGITIMATE, verb. Make (an illegitimate child) legitimate; declare the legitimacy of (someone); "They legitimized their natural child".
LEGITIMATE, adjective. Of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful.
LEGITIMATE, adjective. Based on known statements or events or conditions; "rain was a logical expectation, given the time of year".
LEGITIMATE, adjective. In accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles; "legitimate advertising practices".
LEGITIMATE, adjective. Authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law; "a legitimate government".
Wise words
Occasionally in life there are those moments of unutterable
fulfillment which cannot be completely explained by those
symbols called words. Their meanings can only be articulated
by the inaudible language of the heart.