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delegitimize Definition

de·le·giti·mize (dē lə jit′ə mīz′)

transitive verb delegitimized -·mized′, delegitimizing -·miz′·ing

to diminish or undermine the legitimacy or authority of; discredit, devalue, etc.

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delegitimize Usage Examples

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  • project: But all these criteria apply for assessing the research results, not as=20 criteria to discredit or delegitimize any research project or research=20 team.