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Comparative
more legitimate
Superlative
most legitimate
1
officially allowed or accepted according to the rules or laws that apply to a particular situation
- The company's operations were deemed legitimate after passing all regulatory inspections.
- His credentials were legitimate and met the requirements for the job.
- Only legitimate voters are allowed to participate in the election process.
- The court recognized the document as legitimate evidence in the case.
- The agreement was negotiated and signed under legitimate terms and conditions.
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justified according to the commonly accepted norms, practices, or ideological framework
- 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.
- The company's claim to the property was found to be legitimate after thorough investigation.
- Her concerns about the project's timeline were legitimate and needed to be addressed.
- The court ruled that the contract was legitimate and legally binding.
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(of marriages or children) recognized as lawful or valid by law
- He is the legitimate son of the royal family.
- Only legitimate marriages are recorded in the official registry.
- The court confirmed the child as legitimate.
- She was born to a legitimate marriage.
- Legitimate heirs inherit property according to the law.
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having a lawful or reasonable basis
- His request for a refund was legitimate, given the product's defect.
- The company's actions were legitimate under current regulations.
- She had a legitimate reason for being late to the meeting.
- The government’s intervention was considered legitimate by experts.
- Their concerns were legitimate and warranted further investigation.