Meaning of the word legitimation in English

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legitimation

US /ləˌdʒɪt̬.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ləˌdʒɪt̬.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Noun

1.

the act or result of making something legitimate (= considered reasonable and acceptable):

Example:
Globalization requires democratic legitimation.
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