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Legitimation

The act of making legitimate.

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Act 76% connected

That which is done or doing; the exercise of power, or the effect, of which power exerted is the cause; a performance; a deed.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Deed 76% connected

Dead.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Legitimate 74% connected

Accordant with law or with established legal forms and requirements; lawful; as, legitimate government; legitimate rights; the legitimate succession…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Legitimate 74% connected

Accordant with law or with established legal forms and requirements; lawful; as, legitimate government; legitimate rights; the legitimate succession…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Legalization 92% connected

The act of making legal.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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