Los populistas buscaban legitimar su poder mediante consultas aparentemente democráticas.The populists sought to legitimise their power through seemingly democratic consultations.
Se recogieron miles de firmas en un petitorio que solicita legitimar el consumo de marihuana.Thousands of signatures were collected for a petition to legalize the consumption of marihuana.
El arrendatario legitimó su firma ante notario, como requería el arrendador.The tenant authenticated his signature in the presence of a notary, as the landlord required.