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legitimate
'legitimate' - used as an adjective
Synonyms for 'legitimate'
1. of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
2. based on known statements or events or conditions
3. in accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles
legitimate advertising practices
4. authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
a legitimate government

'legitimate' - used as a verb
5. make legal
6. show or affirm to be just and legitimate
7. make (an illegitimate child) legitimate; declare the legitimacy of (someone)

derived forms
1. Legitimate / Past
legitimated
2. Legitimate / Third Person
legitimates
3. Legitimate / Present Participle
legitimating
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Antonym
  • illegitimate
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