legitimates
le-git-i-mates
verb
Makes something lawful, acceptable, or valid, often through official recognition.
"The new policy legitimates their actions."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: legitimate, constituted, established, valid, logical, legalise, legitimise, decriminalise, decriminalize, legalize, legitimize, legitimatise
Antonyms: criminalise, criminalize, illegalise, illegalize, illegitimate, outlaw