| certify(verb, endorse, prove, substantiate) |
| confirm(verb, support, favor, defend, endorse) |
| constitute(verb, endorse, regulate, prove, verify) |
| decree(verb, legalize) |
| empower(verb, allow, authorize, sanction, enable) |
| formulate(verb, legalize) |
| launder(verb, legalize) |
| legislate(verb, legalize) |
| ordain(verb, legalize) |
| regulate(verb, legalize) |
| sanctify |
| support(verb, defend, explain, endorse, prove) |
| vindicate(verb, support, favor, defend, explain) |
| countenance(support, favor, defend, explain, substantiate) |
| defend(verb, support, favor, explain, substantiate) |
| enable(allow, authorize, sanction, authorise) |
| entitle(allow, authorize, sanction, enable, authorise) |
| establish(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm) |
| substantiate(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm) |
| sustain(verb, support, favor, defend, explain) |