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adjective
- 1. conforming to the law or to rules: "his claims to legitimate authority" Similar Opposite
- 2. able to be defended with logic or justification; valid: "a legitimate excuse for being late" Similar Opposite
verb
- 1. make lawful or justify: "the regime was not legitimated by popular support"
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LEGITIMATE definition: 1. allowed by law: 2. reasonable and acceptable: 3. A legitimate child is one whose parents are…. Learn more.
The meaning of LEGITIMATE is lawfully begotten; specifically : born in wedlock. How to use legitimate in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Legitimate.
Legitimate definition: according to law; lawful. See examples of LEGITIMATE used in a sentence.
To legitimate something is to make it legal, either by passing a law or publicly recognizing it as in accordance with the law. A government can be legitimized by being invited to world talks, or a movie by winning a prestigious award.
1. according to law; lawful: the property's legitimate owner. 2. in accordance with established rules, principles, or standards. 3. born of legally married parents: legitimate children. 4. in accordance with the laws of reasoning; valid; logical: a legitimate conclusion.
Something that is legitimate is acceptable according to the law. The French government has condemned the coup in Haiti and has demanded the restoration of the legitimate government. The government will not seek to disrupt the legitimate business activities of the defendant. The government has been legitimately elected by the people.
for which there is a fair and acceptable reason synonym valid, justifiable. It seemed a perfectly legitimate question. Politicians are legitimate targets for satire. Parents' concerns about the disease are quite legitimate. People have a legitimate expectation that their politicians should be honest.
LEGITIMATE definition: 1. allowed by law: 2. A legitimate complaint or fear can be understood or believed: . Learn more.
To make legitimate, lawful, or valid; especially, to put in the position or state of a legitimate person before the law, by legal means.
to show or declare to be legitimate or proper: He was under obligation to legitimate his commission. to justify; sanction or authorize: His behavior was legitimated by custom.
