legitimize

US /ləˈdʒɪt̬.ə.maɪz/
UK /ləˈdʒɪt̬.ə.maɪz/
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hợp pháp hóa

to make something legal or acceptable:

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The government fears that talking to terrorists might legitimize their violent actions.
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legitimatelegitimately