English dictionary
legitimate
adjectiveParts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
adjective
- of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
adjective
- in accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles
adjective
- based on known statements or events or conditions
verb
- make (an illegitimate child) legitimate; declare the legitimacy of (someone)
verb
- show or affirm to be just and legitimate
verb
- make legal
Example sentences
a legitimate government
legitimate advertising practices
rain was a logical expectation, given the time of year
They legitimized their natural child
Marijuana should be legalized