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1. legitimate

adjective. ['ləˈdʒɪtəmət'] of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful.

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  • legitimate (English)
  • legitimatus (Latin)

2. legitimate

adjective. ['ləˈdʒɪtəmət'] based on known statements or events or conditions.

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  • legitimate (English)
  • legitimatus (Latin)

3. legitimate

adjective. ['ləˈdʒɪtəmət'] in accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles.

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  • legitimate (English)
  • legitimatus (Latin)

4. legitimate

adjective. ['ləˈdʒɪtəmət'] authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law.

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  • legitimate (English)
  • legitimatus (Latin)

5. legitimate

verb. ['ləˈdʒɪtəmət'] make (an illegitimate child) legitimate; declare the legitimacy of (someone).

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  • legitimate (English)
  • legitimatus (Latin)

6. legitimate

verb. ['ləˈdʒɪtəmət'] make legal.

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  • legitimate (English)
  • legitimatus (Latin)

7. legitimate

verb. ['ləˈdʒɪtəmət'] show or affirm to be just and legitimate.

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  • legitimate (English)
  • legitimatus (Latin)
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