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British pronunciation
/lɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/

Définition et signification de « legitimate » en anglais

legitimate
01

légitime

officially allowed or accepted according to the rules or laws that apply to a particular situation
legitimate definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The company 's operations were deemed legitimate after passing all regulatory inspections.
Les opérations de l'entreprise ont été jugées légitimes après avoir passé toutes les inspections réglementaires.
His credentials were legitimate and met the requirements for the job.
Ses crédentials étaient légitimes et répondaient aux exigences pour le poste.
02

légitime, justifié

justified according to the commonly accepted norms, practices, or ideological framework
example
Exemples
The research findings were considered legitimate by the scientific community due to the rigorous methodology used.
Les résultats de la recherche ont été considérés comme légitimes par la communauté scientifique en raison de la méthodologie rigoureuse utilisée.
He had a legitimate reason for missing the meeting, as his car had broken down on the way.
Il avait une raison légitime de manquer la réunion, car sa voiture était tombée en panne en chemin.
03

(of marriages or children) recognized as lawful or valid by law

example
Exemples
He is the legitimate son of the royal family.
Only legitimate marriages are recorded in the official registry.
04

légitime, valable

having a lawful or reasonable basis
example
Exemples
His request for a refund was legitimate, given the product's defect.
Sa demande de remboursement était légitime, compte tenu du défaut du produit.
The company 's actions were legitimate under current regulations.
Les actions de l'entreprise étaient légitimes selon les réglementations en vigueur.
to legitimate
01

légitimer

to legally establish the parent-child relationship of a child born to unmarried parents, typically through court orders, or other formal processes
example
Exemples
After years of legal battles, John successfully petitioned the court to legitimate his child and establish his parental rights.
Après des années de batailles juridiques, John a réussi à demander au tribunal de légitimer son enfant et d'établir ses droits parentaux.
The couple legitimated their child after getting married last year.
Le couple a légitimé leur enfant après s'être mariés l'année dernière.
02

to show, affirm, or recognize something as just, proper, or acceptable

example
Exemples
The government sought to legitimate its policies through public debate.
Scholars worked to legitimate the new theory within the scientific community.
03

légaliser

to make something lawful or officially recognized by the appropriate legal authorities
example
Exemples
In order to operate within the country, the multinational corporation had to undergo a series of procedures to legitimate its business activities.
Afin d'opérer dans le pays, la multinationale a dû suivre une série de procédures pour légitimer ses activités commerciales.
The government is currently legitimating the use of alternative therapies by conducting research studies and consulting with medical professionals.
Le gouvernement est en train de légitimer l'utilisation de thérapies alternatives en menant des études de recherche et en consultant des professionnels de la santé.

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