Definitions for: Legitimation


[n] the act of making lawful
[n] the act of rendering a person legitimate; "he has filial rights because he obtained letters of legitimation from the king"; "his parents' subsequent marriage resulted in his legitimation"



Webster (1913) Definition: Le*git`i*ma"tion (-m[=a]"sh[u^]n), n. [Cf. F.
l['e]gitimation.]
1. The act of making legitimate.

The coining or legitimation of money. --East.

2. Lawful birth. [R.] --Shak.

Synonyms: legalisation, legalization

See Also: act, group action, human action, human activity

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