English
Etymology
From LL. legitimatus, past participle of legitimare �to make legal�.
Pronunciation 1
IPA|/l��ʤɪtɪm�t/
Adjective
rfc-level|Adjective at L4+ not in L3 POS section
en-adj
- Lawfully begotten; born in wedlock.
- obsolete Authorized; real, genuine.
- Accordant with law or with established legal forms and requirements; lawful.
- Conforming to known principles, or accepted rules; valid.
Pronunciation 2
IPA|/l��ʤɪtɪmeɪt/
Verb
en-verb|legitimates|legitimating|legitimated
- To make legitimate, lawful, or valid; especially, to put in the position or state of a legitimate person before the law, by legal means.
fa:legitimate
fr:legitimate
io:legitimate
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fi:legitimate
te:legitimate
vi:legitimate
zh:legitimate
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