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Meaning
Adj
●
In
accordance
with the law or
established
legal
forms
and requirements.
●
Conforming to known
principles
, or
established
or
accepted
rules
or
standards
; valid.
●
Authentic,
real
, genuine.
●
Lawfully
begotten
, i.e;
born
to a
legally
married
couple.
●
Relating to
hereditary
rights.
●
Belonging or
relating
to the
legitimate
theater.
Noun
●
A person
born
to a
legally
married
couple.
Verb
●
To make
legitimate
,
lawful
, or
valid
; especially, to
put in
the
position
or state of a
legitimate
person before the law, by
legal
means.
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Origin
legitimate
English
legitimatus
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Lawful
Legal
Rightful
Legitimize
Valid
Licit
Justified
Antonyms
Illegitimate
False
Bastard
Related
Genuine
Credible
Reasonable
Justifiable
Real
Legit
Legal
Rational
Acceptable
Logical
Factual
Authentic
Meaningful
Sensible
Plausible
Authoritative
Ethical
Appropriate
Fair
Trustworthy
Fake
Accurate
Reliable
Defensible
Permissible
Relevant
Justify
Proper
Viable
Compelling
Unacceptable
Perpetuate
Moral
Natural
Lawfully
Valuable
Correct
Invalid
Unlawful
Challenge
Malicious
Fraudulent
False
Dependable
Verifiable
Assert
Direct
Illegal
Right
Trusted
Confidential
Subvert
Bogus
Support
Persuasive
Effective
Shape
Serious
Desirable
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