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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.
in accordance with the laws of reasoning; logically inferable; logical: a legitimate conclusion. Synonyms: valid. resting on or ruling by the principle of hereditary right: a legitimate sovereign. not spurious or unjustified; genuine: It was a legitimate complaint. of the normal or regular type or kind.
Definition of legitimate adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Something legitimate is the real deal — according to the law. Legitimate has other variations of meaning. To legitimate something is to make it legal, either by passing a law or publicly recognizing it as in accordance with the law.
adj. 1. born in lawful wedlock; enjoying full filial rights. 2. conforming to established standards of usage, behaviour, etc. 3. based on correct or acceptable principles of reasoning. 4. reasonable, sensible, or valid: a legitimate question. 5. (Law) authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law. 6.
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.
