| Main Entry: | legitimize |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | legalize |
Synonyms: |
approve, authorize, clean up, codify, constitute, decree, decriminalize, enact, formulate, launder, legislate, legitimate, legitimatize, license, ordain, permit, regulate, sanction |
| Main Entry: | decriminalize |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | legalize |
Synonyms: |
allow, declare lawful, legitimize, make legal, permit, regulate, sanction |
| Main Entry: | empower |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | authorize, enable |
Synonyms: |
accredit, allow, capacitate, charge, commission, delegate, entitle, entrust, grant, invest, legitimize, license, okay, permit, privilege, qualify, sanction, vest, warrant |
Antonyms: |
disenfranchise, refuse, reject, revoke |
| 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 |
| Main Entry: | legitimatize |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | legalize |
Synonyms: |
approve, authorize, clean up, codify, constitute, decree, decriminalize, enact, formulate, launder, legislate, legitimate, legitimize, license, ordain, permit, regulate, sanction |