English dictionary



Info: This web site is based on WordNet 3.0 from Princeton University.

English noun: legitimation

1. legitimation (act) the act of rendering a person legitimate


SamplesHe has filial rights because he obtained letters of legitimation from the king.
His parents' subsequent marriage resulted in his legitimation.


Broader (hypernym)act, deed, human action, human activity


Domain categoryjurisprudence, law

2. legitimation (act) the act of making lawful


Synonymslegalisation, legalization


Broader (hypernym)group action


Domain categoryjurisprudence, law









Based on WordNet 3.0 copyright © Princeton University.
Web design: Orcapia v/Per Bang. English edition: .
2024 onlineordbog.dk