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in a way that is justifiable, reasonable, or supported by good reasons
- Nobody can legitimately question her qualifications for the position.
- You can legitimately ask for a refund if the product is defective.
- It's legitimately concerning that the deadline was missed without explanation.
- He legitimately believes his proposal will benefit the community.
- They have a legitimately strong case in court.
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in a manner that follows laws, regulations, or official rules
- They proved that the business was legitimately registered with the authorities.
- The documents were legitimately obtained through legal channels.
- He legitimately owns the rights to the patent.
- All imports were legitimately declared at customs.
- The company operates legitimately within the framework of international trade laws.
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in a way that is genuinely true or real
- That movie is legitimately one of the best thrillers of the year.
- She is legitimately excited about the upcoming concert.
- There are legitimately thousands of reasons to visit that city.
- He is legitimately the fastest runner on the team.
- The recipe is legitimately delicious and easy to make.
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