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legitimate
01
officially allowed or accepted according to the rules or laws that apply to a particular situation
Examples
The company 's operations were deemed legitimate after passing all regulatory inspections.
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The research findings were considered legitimate by the scientific community due to the rigorous methodology used.
03
(of marriages or children) recognized as lawful or valid by law
Examples
He is the legitimate son of the royal family.
04
having a lawful or reasonable basis
Examples
His request for a refund was legitimate, given the product's defect.
to legitimate
01
to legally establish the parent-child relationship of a child born to unmarried parents, typically through court orders, or other formal processes
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After years of legal battles, John successfully petitioned the court to legitimate his child and establish his parental rights.
02
to show, affirm, or recognize something as just, proper, or acceptable
Examples
The government sought to legitimate its policies through public debate.
03
to make something lawful or officially recognized by the appropriate legal authorities
Examples
In order to operate within the country, the multinational corporation had to undergo a series of procedures to legitimate its business activities.
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