can also mean to state or show that something is legal or official, to put a mark on something to show that it has been checked and is official or accepted, and to show that someones feelings, opinions, etc.
something means to recognize, establish, or illustrate its worthiness or legitimacy.
to give legal force to [v VALIDATED, VALIDATES, VALIDATING]
to give legal force to; legalize
to give official sanction, confirmation, or approval to, as elected officials, election procedures, documents, etc.
