Legitimate
Pronunciation: /ləˈdʒɪtəmət/
Legitimate (adjective)
- Allowed by law or rules.
- Fair and sensible in a situation.
- Born to parents who are married to each other.
Examples
- The business operates in a legitimate manner.
- He has a legitimate claim to the property.
Common collocations: legitimate business, legitimate claim, legitimate concern, legitimate question, legitimate heir