English Meaning & Definitions
To make something legally valid, authentic, or officially recognized.
- “O governo buscou legitimar a nova lei através de uma votação popular.”
- “A assinatura do juiz foi necessária para legitimar o documento.”
To justify or provide a reasonable basis for an action, belief, or existence.
- “Os resultados positivos ajudaram a legitimar o esforço da equipe.”
- “Ele tentou legitimar sua ausência com um atestado médico.”
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Compare formal, informal, literary synonyms and register nuances for “legitimar”.
Derived from the Latin 'legitimare', from 'legitimus' (lawful, according to law), which itself comes from 'lex' (law). The term evolved through Old French and Middle Latin to denote the act of making something legal, valid, or recognized by authority.
Think of 'legit'—if something is 'legit', you have successfully 'legitimar'-ed it.
Frequently Asked Questions About “legitimar”
1. What is the meaning of “legitimar” in English?
In English, legitimar (verb) is defined as: “To make something legally valid, authentic, or officially recognized.”.
2. How do you use “legitimar” in a sentence?
“O governo buscou legitimar a nova lei através de uma votação popular.”
3. What are English synonyms of “legitimar”?
4. What is the etymology and word origin of “legitimar”?
Derived from the Latin 'legitimare', from 'legitimus' (lawful, according to law), which itself comes from 'lex' (law). The term evolved through Old French and Middle Latin to denote the act of making something legal, valid, or recognized by authority.
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