French Conversation · Level 89
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French word
légitimation
Pronunciation
IPA/leʒitimasjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounjustification
Example
La légitimation de sa décision a pris du temps.
It took time to provide justification for his decision.
More examples
La légitimation de ce projet a rassuré les voisins.
The legitimization of this project reassured the neighbors.
Core concept
An act, decision, or person moves from doubtful standing to recognized legitimacy after an explanation or endorsement.
Common phrases
la légitimation de
the legitimization of ___
Similar words
justification: The act of presenting reasons that make an action or judgment appear justified.
légitimité: The quality or recognized status of being legitimate, especially in a system or position.
autorisation: Authorization granted by an official body to do something.
approbation: An expression of agreement or approval from others or an organization.
Definition in French
Action de rendre quelque chose légitime ou d'apporter une justification à une décision, une pratique ou une personne.
Word origin
The noun légitimation derives from French légitimer plus -ation, and légitimer is a learned borrowing from Latin legitimare, derived from legitimus.
Usage tips
- Légitimation is feminine and commonly appears as la légitimation de followed by the thing, decision, or person being legitimized.
Other meanings
- legitimationnoun
Opposites
- illégitimitéillegitimacynoun
Related words
- légitimitélegitimacynoun
- légitimelegitimateadjective
- légitimementlegitimatelyadverb