Legitimate | Mean of legitimate in English Dictionary
/lɪˈʤɪtəmət/
- allowed according to rules or laws
- a legitimate [=legal, lawful] heir/government/business
- legitimate means for achieving success
- the legitimate use of firearms
- real, accepted, or official
- It's not clear that the letter is legitimate [=genuine]; it may be a forgery.
- fair or reasonable
- We think her concern/excuse is legitimate. = We think she has a legitimate concern/excuse.
- There's no legitimate reason for prescribing this medication to a child.
- His claim is legitimate.
- born to a father and mother who are married
- legitimate children
- Verb
- to make (something or someone) legitimate: such as
- to make (something) real, accepted, or official
- slang words legitimated by usage
- to show that (something or someone) is fair or reasonable
- Her tendency to be secretive only serves to legitimate their suspicions.
Những từ liên quan với LEGITIMATE
correct, lawful, normal, statutory, genuine, real, consistent, sensible, reasonable, appropriate, natural, rightful, reliable