Legitimize (verb)

To make something genuine or legal.

Origin:

From the word "legitimate" meaning genuine or legal, this word is used to refer to the action of making something genuine or legal.

Examples:

1. The government legitimized the new political party by recognizing it officially.
2. The court legitimized the adoption by granting legal custody.
3. The company legitimized their business by obtaining necessary licenses and permits.
4. The new law legitimized the rights of same-sex couples to marry.
5. The organization legitimized the election by conducting a fair and transparent voting process.