Meaning & Definition of Legitimate in English
English⟶
Legitimate
/ləʤɪtəmət/
verb
1. Make legal
- "Marijuana should be legalized"
synonym:
- legalize,
- legalise,
- decriminalize,
- decriminalise,
- legitimize,
- legitimise,
- legitimate,
- legitimatize,
- legitimatise
2. Show or affirm to be just and legitimate
synonym:
- legitimate
3. Make (an illegitimate child) legitimate
- Declare the legitimacy of (someone)
- "They legitimized their natural child"
synonym:
- legitimate
adjective
1. Of marriages and offspring
- Recognized as lawful
synonym:
- legitimate
2. Based on known statements or events or conditions
- "Rain was a logical expectation, given the time of year"
synonym:
- legitimate,
- logical
3. In accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles
- "Legitimate advertising practices"
synonym:
- legitimate
4. Authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
- "A legitimate government"
synonym:
- lawful,
- legitimate,
- licit
Examples of using
Which prince is the legitimate heir to the throne?
The Mafia uses legitimate business operations as a front.