Legitimieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Legitimieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to legitimize", "to legalize" or "to validate".

Essential properties of "legitimieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: legitimieren
  • Simple past: legitimierte
  • Participle: legitimiert

See full conjugation of legitimieren

transitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "legitimieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To make legal or officially accept"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Regierung muss das neue Gesetz legitimieren.The government must legitimize the new law.
  2. Er versucht, seine Handlungen zu legitimieren.He tries to legitimize his actions.
  3. Das Unternehmen konnte seine Praktiken legitimieren.The company was able to legitimize its practices.

2.) "To verify identity or authority"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Polizist musste den Verdächtigen legitimieren.The police officer had to identify the suspect.
  2. Bitte legitimieren Sie sich am Eingang.Please identify yourself at the entrance.
  3. Er konnte sich nicht legitimieren und wurde abgewiesen.He could not identify himself and was turned away.
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