Legitimation

[li,dʒiti'meiʃәn]

Definition

(noun.) the act of rendering a person legitimate; 'he has filial rights because he obtained letters of legitimation from the king'; 'his parents' subsequent marriage resulted in his legitimation'.

Checker: Mortimer--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) The act of making legitimate.

(n.) Lawful birth.

Typist: Pansy