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    Légitimement (en. Legitimately)

    le-ji-ti-mã

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    In accordance with the law or legal provisions.
    He acts legitimately in defending his rights.
    Il agit légitimement en défendant ses droits.
    In a reasonable or justifiable manner.
    She may justifiably be concerned about this situation.
    Elle peut légitimement s'inquiéter de cette situation.
    In a way that conforms to morality.
    His success was acquired legitimately.
    Son succès a été acquérir légitimement.

    Etymology

    The word comes from the Latin 'legitimus', which means 'legal' or 'just'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act legitimately
    To act in a legal or correct manner.
    agir légitimement
    to react legitimately
    To react in a justified manner.
    réagir légitimement
    to ask oneself legitimately
    To pose a question in a justified manner.
    se demander légitimement

    Related Words

    legitimacy
    Quality of what conforms to the law.
    légitimité
    legal
    Compliant with the law.
    légal
    justifiable
    That can be justified.
    justifiable

    Slang Meanings

    Just in an appropriate manner.
    He legitimately made that decision; there is no debate.
    Il a légitimement pris cette décision, il n'y a pas de débat.
    In an acceptable way.
    Everyone knows he acted legitimately in this case.
    Tout le monde sait qu'il a agi légitimement dans ce cas.