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    Légitime (en. Legitimate)

    leʒi.tim

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which is justified by law or reason.
    He has legitimate claims.
    Il a des revendications légitimes.
    That which is recognized as valid or founded.
    His success is legitimate after so much effort.
    Son succès est légitime après tant d'efforts.
    That which has the right to be recognized or accepted.
    He is a legitimate heir of the family fortune.
    C'est un héritier légitime de la fortune familiale.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'legitimus', meaning 'in accordance with the law'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to defend a legitimate right
    to protect a right recognized by law
    défendre un droit légitime
    legitimate claim
    request justified by law or morality
    revendication légitime
    to be within one's legitimate rights
    to have the right to do something
    être dans son droit légitime

    Related Words

    legitimacy
    The character of what is legitimate
    légitimité
    legitimation
    The process of making something legitimate
    légitimation
    illegitimate
    That which is not legitimate, contrary to law or morality
    illégitime

    Slang Meanings

    It's serious
    His request is legitimate.
    Sa demande, c'est du légitime.
    No joke
    This situation is not a joke, it's legitimate.
    Cette situation n'est pas une plaisanterie, c'est légitime.