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Definition & Meaning of "legitimately"in English

legitimately
01

in a way that is justifiable, reasonable, or supported by good reasons 

legitimately definition and meaning
Examples
Nobody can legitimately question her qualifications for the position. 
02

in a manner that follows laws, regulations, or official rules 

Grammatical Information
Examples
They proved that the business was legitimately registered with the authorities. 
03

in a way that is genuinely true or real 

Informal
Examples
That movie is legitimately one of the best thrillers of the year. 

Lexical Tree

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