The Collaborative International Dictionary
Legitimize \Le*git"i*mize\ (l[-e]*j[i^]t"[i^]*m[imac]z), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Legitimized (-m[imac]zd); p. pr. & vb. n. Legitimizing.] To legitimate.
Wiktionary
vb. (present participle of legitimize English)
Usage examples of "legitimizing".
Yessir, I would be happy to provide you with information legitimizing my employ at USB.
For one thing it has a legitimizing effect, and for another, it does offer significant options for the more privileged sectors, sometimes called the political class or the decision-making sectors, maybe something like a quarter of the population in a wealthy society.
It would also give the impression of broader debate and discussion and hence would have a legitimizing function.
It was possible that she did have research to do-but as likely that this was merely a way of legitimizing Jolie's mission.
It was possible that she did have research to do—but as likely that this was merely a way of legitimizing Jolie's mission.
His recommendation would most strongly advise against legitimizing de Tomas's regime.