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legitimate
01
officially allowed or accepted according to the rules or laws that apply to a particular situation
Example
The company's operations were deemed legitimate after passing all regulatory inspections.
His credentials were legitimate and met the requirements for the job.
Example
The research findings were considered legitimate by the scientific community due to the rigorous methodology used.
He had a legitimate reason for missing the meeting, as his car had broken down on the way.
03
of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
04
having a lawful or reasonable basis
Example
His request for a refund was legitimate, given the product's defect.
The company's actions were legitimate under current regulations.
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
Example
After years of legal battles, John successfully petitioned the court to legitimate his child and establish his parental rights.
The couple legitimated their child after getting married last year.
02
show or affirm to be just and legitimate
03
to make something lawful or officially recognized by the appropriate legal authorities
Example
In order to operate within the country, the multinational corporation had to undergo a series of procedures to legitimate its business activities.
The government is currently legitimating the use of alternative therapies by conducting research studies and consulting with medical professionals.
word family
legitim
Adjective
legitimate
Adjective
illegitimate
Adjective
illegitimate
Adjective
legitimately
Adverb
legitimately
Adverb
legitimatize
Verb
legitimatize
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