LEGITIMATE Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster legitimate may apply to a legal right or status but also, in extended use, to a right or status supported by tradition, custom, or accepted standards
LEGITIMATE Definition Meaning | Dictionary. com To legitimate something is to make it legal, either by passing a law or publicly recognizing it as in accordance with the law A government can be legitimized by being invited to world talks, or a movie by winning a prestigious award
Legitimate - definition of legitimate by The Free Dictionary 1 according to law; lawful: the property's legitimate owner 2 in accordance with established rules, principles, or standards 3 born of legally married parents: legitimate children 4 in accordance with the laws of reasoning; valid; logical: a legitimate conclusion
legitimate - WordReference. com Dictionary of English le•git•i•mate adj lɪˈdʒɪtəmɪt; v -ˌmeɪt adj , v , -mat•ed, -mat•ing lawful: the property's legitimate owner following established rules, principles, or standards born of legally married parents: legitimate children logical: a legitimate conclusion reasonable: had a legitimate complaint