Definition of "legitimises" [legitimises]

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of legitimise. (verb)

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• "There is a difference (although not legally) but, unfortunately, Banksy's work 'legitimises' the tagging morons - you only need to see the mess that Leake Street became after Banksy's occupations (sorry, festivals of street art) to see that the taggers think they are part of the same culture."
• "Wrinkled Weasel on how the BBC 'legitimises' truth."
• "His use of this extremely derogatory word legitimises it and that is utterly unacceptable. ""