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Definitions of legitimate
  1. adjective
    authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
    "a legitimate government"

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  2. verb
    make legal
  3. adjective
    based on known statements or events or conditions

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  4. adjective
    in accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles
    "legitimate advertising practices"
  5. verb
    make (an illegitimate child) legitimate; declare the legitimacy of (someone)
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  6. adjective
    of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
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  7. verb
    show or affirm to be just and legitimate
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Examples of legitimate
  • "a legitimate government"
  • "legitimate advertising practices"
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