Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

illegitimatize

verb

/ˌɪl.ɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mə.taɪz/

Definition

To make something illegitimate; to describe or categorize something as not legitimate or valid.

Examples

Many people argue that the recent policy changes illegitimatize the previous agreements.
His actions served to illegitimatize the institution’s credibility.
By refusing to acknowledge the results, they illegitimatize the process entirely.

Meaning

Illegitimatize refers to the act of undermining the legitimacy of something, often used in discussions regarding authority, status, or claims that are deemed unrecognized or invalid.