legitimize
/lɪˈdʒɪtɪmaɪz/
উচ্চারণ: লিজিটিমাইজ
কোনো কিছুকে আইনত বা সামাজিকভাবে গ্রহণযোগ্য ও বৈধ বলে স্বীকৃতি দেওয়া।
To make something lawful, acceptable, or valid.
Example
The new law aims to legitimize the use of medicinal cannabis.
Memory hook
‘লিজিটিমাইজ’ = ‘লিজিট’ (legal) + ‘মাইজ’ (make)—আইনসম্মত করা।
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Grammar note
Transitive verb; often used in passive voice (be legitimized) or with an object (legitimize the government).
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