<noun.act> he has filial rights because he obtained letters of legitimation from the king his parents' subsequent marriage resulted in his legitimation
the act of making lawful
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Legitimation \Le*git`i*ma"tion\ (-m[=a]"sh[u^]n), n. [Cf. F. l['e]gitimation.] 1. The act of making legitimate.
The coining or legitimation of money. --East.
2. Lawful birth. [R.] --Shak.
This will call for changes in voting, in the presidency arrangements and in the Council secretariat. Developing the Council of Ministers as the government of Europe also raises questions about democratic legitimation.