legitimate
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4.2
- adjective
- /lɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/
- He's as honest and legitimate a businessman as I've ever met.
- a legitimate interest
- a legitimate concern
- a legitimate government
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Watch on YouTubeAnd some believe that it's legitimate and some don't.
- And some believe that it's legitimate and some don't.
- And actually, both sides have their own legitimate purposes, right?
- How could it be that it's legitimate to have a state?
- So he says beauty is the sole legitimate province of the poem.
- United Nations, this largest, most legitimate universal organization.
- The most terrifying things about excuses is that they're legitimate, They're valid.
- He must know that these aren't legitimate, that these aren't proper.
- So my stance is if it's legitimate, it will stand up to scrutiny.
- They are not legitimate, They can be quite dangerous.
- And that's sitting back and saying we're screwed is not a legitimate response to this moment.
- And some of that might be, they have legitimate reasons for inspecting that cargo.
- And then they have a completely legitimate claim to do that.
- So it's there's a selfless component and like a legitimate care for somebody.
- You cannot judge if this is legit by oh it's too good.
Examples
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But I'm here to make you a legitimate offer.
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That's a legitimate goal, right?
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Bill, can you just address how legitimate that claim is?
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If you want the screen size, it is a legitimate option.
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It's a legitimate career opportunity.
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Even then, you didn't lose credit when you had a legitimate reason for missing class.
Academic text (2008) -
We want to act in a reasoned and legitimate manner.
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The answer to questions about how to balance civil liberties with legitimate security concerns remains elusive.
Academic text (2008) -
The contract was deemed legitimate by the legal team after a thorough review.
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Many citizens believe that it is important to have a legitimate voice in the democratic process.
Synonyms
937
3.5
Right for a particular situation, person, or purpose
784
2.2
Suitable and correct for a particular situation or use
341
3.1
Accepted by law, by an official, or for good reason
179
2.2
A moderate amount or size that is not extreme
175
4.1
Having a good reason for an action or feeling
126
7.7
Real and legal, for example a job or website
81
4.1
Having a legal or moral claim to something
73
2.9
Allowed by the law
36
5.1
Fair or acceptable because of the situation
13
2.7
Rules or laws permit it
2
7.7
Something the law or rules allow
1
7.2
Supported by law or by good reason
Antonyms
How Legitimate
Surface Forms
Etymology
Legitimate comes from a root that means 'law' and is the same root you see in legal. So something legitimate is allowed by the law or seen as reasonable and acceptable.