"Legitimized" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
The word "legitimized" means to make something officially recognized, accepted, or lawful. It can also refer to the process of giving something a legitimate or official status, or to make a person or thing seem respectable or acceptable. For example: "The company's new policy was legitimized by the regulatory agency, giving it a stamp of approval."
Legitimised is a verb that means to make something legal or acceptable, especially by giving it official approval or recognition. For example, "The government legitimised the practice of marrying between cousins" or "The new policy legitimised the use of renewable energy sources".