Legitimate

/lədʒˈɪtɪmət/

/ɫəˈdʒɪtəmət/

Definition & Meaning of "legitimate"

legitimate

officially allowed or accepted according to the rules or laws that apply to a particular situation

of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful

justified or valid according to the commonly accepted norms, practices, or ideological framework

based on known statements or events or conditions

to legitimate

to legally establish the parent-child relationship of a child born to unmarried parents, typically through court orders, or other formal processes

show or affirm to be just and legitimate

to make something lawful or officially recognized by the appropriate legal authorities

Example

The court recognized the document as legitimate evidence in the case.

Only legitimate voters are allowed to participate in the election process.

The agreement was negotiated and signed under legitimate terms and conditions.

His credentials were legitimate and met the requirements for the job.

The company's operations were deemed legitimate after passing all regulatory inspections.

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