Definitions
adjective
authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
“a legitimate government”
verb
make legal
adjective
in accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles
“legitimate advertising practices”
verb
make (an illegitimate child) legitimate; declare the legitimacy of (someone)
adjective
of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
verb
show or affirm to be just and legitimate
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