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legitimate

[ləˈdʒɪtəmət]

legitimate Definition

  • 1in accordance with the law or rules; lawful
  • 2able to be defended with logic or justification; valid

Using legitimate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "legitimate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company has a legitimate claim against the insurance provider.

  • Example

    She is a legitimate heir to the throne.

  • Example

    The government has the legitimate authority to regulate trade.

legitimate Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with legitimate

  • a child born to parents who are legally married to each other

    Example

    He was recognized as the legitimate child of the king.

  • a legal interest that is recognized and protected by law

    Example

    The company has a legitimate interest in protecting its intellectual property.

  • legitimate concerns

    concerns that are reasonable, justified, and based on facts

    Example

    The residents have legitimate concerns about the safety of the new construction project.

Origins of legitimate

from Latin 'legitimatus', past participle of 'legitimare', meaning 'to make lawful'

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Summary: legitimate in Brief

The term 'legitimate' [ləˈdʒɪtəmət] refers to something that is in accordance with the law or rules, or able to be defended with logic or justification. It can be used to describe claims, heirs, or authority, as in 'The company has a legitimate claim against the insurance provider.' 'Legitimate' extends into phrases like 'legitimate child,' and 'legitimate concerns,' denoting legal interests and reasonable worries.

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