English dictionary
legitimate
/l/I/'/dZ//I/t/@/,m/eI/t/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
Antonyms illegitimateSource: WordNet 3.0
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Accordant with law or with established legal forms and requirements; lawful; as, <i>legitimate</i> government; <i>legitimate</i> rights; the <i>legitimate</i> succession to the throne; a <i>legitimate</i> proceeding of an officer; a <i>legitimate</i> heir.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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based on known statements or events or conditions
Synonyms logicalSource: WordNet 3.0
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in accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles
ExamplesLegitimate advertising practices.
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authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
ExamplesA legitimate government.
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verb
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make legal
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show or affirm to be just and legitimate
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make (an illegitimate child) legitimate; declare the legitimacy of (someone)
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To make legitimate, lawful, or valid; esp., to put in the position or state of a legitimate person before the law, by legal means; as, to <i>legitimate</i> a bastard child.
Source: webster1913