mid-15c., from Middle French légitimation, from Medieval Latin legitimationem (nominative legitimatio), noun of action from past participle stem of legitimare (see legitimate (adj.)).
权威例句
1. Therefore, the legitimation of these regulations becomes an arguable issue.
因此这些管制的合法化就变成了争论的议题.
2. His parents'subsequent marriage resulted in his legitimation.
他父母随后的结婚令他的身份得以合法化.
3. He has filial rights because he obtained letters of legitimation from the king.