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legitimate
Authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
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adjective
Authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
“A legitimate government”
adjective
Of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
adjective
In accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles
“Legitimate advertising practices”
adjective
Based on known statements or events or conditions
“Rain was a logical expectation, given the time of year”
verb
Make (an illegitimate child) legitimate; declare the legitimacy of (someone)
“They legitimized their natural child”
verb
Show or affirm to be just and legitimate
verb
Make legal
“Marijuana should be legalized”
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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
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