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Though he had begun his campaign without the King’s authority, once news of the treasures captured by Cortés reached Madrid, a royal warrant was dispatched to legitimize the victory and create “New Spain” — the latest Spanish colony.
The institutions and individuals he supports--call them Milliken Men--have helped legitimize a point of view that still commands virtually no support among professional economists, and which was regarded, even a decade ago, as politically beyond the pale.
The following practices, commonly used by CIOs in leading organizations to build credibility, can also be considered and applied by CIOs in federal departments and agencies to better legitimize their positions and help ensure success in their individual business/cultural environments.
Discriminatory practices in the health-care sector may also appear to legitimize other forms of discrimination against PLWA.
To legitimize their attacks, Crusaders demonized their Muslim foes--not hard to do, since the Muslims had a competing empire and religion of vast size and power.