The making legitimate or lawful that which was not originally so; especially the act of legalizing the status of a bastard. Legitimation per subsequent matrimo nium. The legitimation of a bastard by the subsequent marriage of his parents. Bell.
The making legitimate or lawful that which was not originally so; especially the act of legalizing the status of a bastard. Legitimation per subsequent matrimo nium. The legitimation of a bastard by the subsequent marriage of his parents. Bell.