legitimation noun. [lɪ,dʒɪtɪ'meɪʃ(ǝ)n] LME.
[medieval Latin legitimatio(n-), formed as LEGITIMATE verb: see -ATION. Cf. Old & mod. French légitimation.]
1. An authoritative declaration or decree of legitimacy; a document of authorization. rare. LME.

2. Legitimacy, authenticity. M16-L17.

3. The action or process of legitimating someone. M16.
■ Boswell Legitimation by subsequent marriage.

4. The action or process of legitimating something. M16.

5. A legitimating authority; a justification. M20.

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