Legitimate - definition, pronunciation, transcription
verb
- show or affirm to be just and legitimate
- make (an illegitimate child) legitimate; declare the legitimacy of (someone)
adjective
- in accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles
Extra examples
There's no legitimate reason for prescribing this medication to a child.
Her tendency to be secretive only serves to legitimate their suspicions.
Legitimates and natural children were brought up together.
That's a perfectly legitimate question.
Most scientists believe it is legitimate to use animals in medical research.
Their business operations are perfectly legitimate.
He complained quite legitimately about his treatment.
Opponents have questioned the legitimacy of the ruling.
Is it legitimate to pose such questions?
It legitimates my advice; for it is the only way to save our lives.
...closefisted administrators objecting to legitimate office expenses...
...a list of the chief differentiae between a controlling cult and a legitimate religious sect...
...the archbishop was opposed to the marriage, and the king needed the support of the spirituality if his rule was to be considered legitimate...
It is wasted time and energy to try to buck any legitimate movement.
Anyone dismissed because of their race has legitimate grounds for complaint.
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