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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.
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.
1. a. : lawfully begotten. specifically : born in wedlock. b. : having full filial rights and obligations by birth. a legitimate child. 2. a. : being exactly as intended or presented : neither spurious nor false. a legitimate grievance. a legitimate claim. a legitimate practitioner.
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.
1. adjective. 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.
Legitimate Definition. lə-jĭtə-mĭt. legitimated, legitimates, legitimating. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Adjective. Verb. Filter. adjective. Sanctioned by law or custom; lawful. A legitimate claim. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Conforming to or abiding by the law. Webster's New World.
according to law; lawful: the property's legitimate owner. in accordance with established rules, principles, or standards. born in wedlock or of legally married parents: legitimate children. in accordance with the laws of reasoning; logically inferable; logical: a legitimate conclusion.
Definitions of 'legitimate'. 1. Something that is legitimate is acceptable according to the law. [...] 2. If you say that something such as a feeling or claim is legitimate, you think that it is reasonable and justified. [...] More.
legitimate meaning, definition, what is legitimate: fair or reasonable: Learn more.
