delegitimisation
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delegitimize or delegitimise (ˌdiːlɪˈdʒɪtɪˌmaɪz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| to make invalid, illegal, or unacceptable: crushing and delegitimizing all dissent in Central Asia | |
| delegitimise or delegitimise | |
| —vb | |
| delegitimi'zation or delegitimise | |
| —n | |
| delegitimi'sation or delegitimise | |
| —n | |
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