Online English Dictionary

1. of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful

2. based on known statements or events or conditions; "rain was a logical expectation, given the time of year"

3. in accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles; "legitimate advertising practices"

4. authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law; "a legitimate government"

1. make legal; "Marijuana should be legalized"

2. show or affirm to be just and legitimate

3. make (an illegitimate child) legitimate; declare the legitimacy of (someone); "They legitimized their natural child"

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