ಅರ್ಥ : The act of rendering a person legitimate.
ಉದಾಹರಣೆ :
He has filial rights because he obtained letters of legitimation from the king.
His parents' subsequent marriage resulted in his legitimation.
ಅರ್ಥ : The act of making lawful.
ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ : legalisation, legalization