legitimately
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British pronunciation
/ləd‍ʒˈɪtɪmətli/

Definition & Meaning of "legitimately"in English

legitimately
01

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

legitimately definition and meaning
example
Examples
Nobody can legitimately question her qualifications for the position.
You can legitimately ask for a refund if the product is defective.
02

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

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Examples
They proved that the business was legitimately registered with the authorities.
The documents were legitimately obtained through legal channels.
03

in a way that is genuinely true or real

InformalInformal
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Examples
That movie is legitimately one of the best thrillers of the year.
She is legitimately excited about the upcoming concert.

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