Use "legitimation" em uma frase

1. ‘But, my dear,’ said Prince Vasili suddenly, clutching the little table and becoming more animated and talking more rapidly: ‘what if a letter has been written to the Emperor in which the count asks for Pierre’s legitimation? Do you understand that in consideration of the count’s services, his request would be granted?

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2. “But, my dear,” said Prince Vasíli suddenly, clutching the little table and becoming more animated and talking more rapidly: “what if a letter has been written to the Emperor in which the count asks for Pierre’s legitimation? Do you understand that in consideration of the count’s services, his request would be granted?

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