| Main Entry: | legalize |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | allow, validate |
Synonyms: |
approve, authorize, clean up, codify, constitute, decree, decriminalize, enact, formulate, launder, legislate, legitimate, legitimatize, license, ordain, permit, regulate, sanction |
Antonyms: |
deny, prohibit, refuse, veto |
| Main Entry: | justify |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | legitimize, substantiate |
Synonyms: |
absolve, acquit, advocate, alibi, answer for, apologize for, approve, argue for, assert, be answerable for, bear out, brief, claim, clear, condone, confirm, contend, cop a plea, countenance, crawl, defend, do justice to, establish, exculpate, excuse, exonerate, explain, favor, legalize, maintain, make allowances, make good, palliate, pardon, plead, rationalize, rebut, show cause, speak in favor, square, stand up for, support, sustain, uphold, validate, verify, vindicate, warrant |
| Main Entry: | validate |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | ascertain the truth, authenticity of something |
Synonyms: |
John Hancock, approve, authenticate, authorize, bear out, certify, confirm, constitute, corroborate, endorse, give stamp of approval, give the go-ahead, give the green light, give the nod, justify, legalize, legitimize, make binding, make legal, make stick, okay*, ratify, rubber-stamp, sanction, set seal on, sign off on, substantiate, verify |
Antonyms: |
refuse, reject, veto |