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✅legitimate

adjective
/lɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/
legitimacy legitimate self-defense

Meaning

Conforming to the law or to rules; valid or acceptable.
lawful; valid; genuine; reasonable

Example Sentences

She presented a legitimate reason for her absence.

He has a legitimate reason for being late.

Example Expressions

legitimate concerns

Synonyms

lawful, valid, genuine, proper, authentic, legal
Entry 1
lawful, valid, genuine, proper, authentic
Entry 2
legal, valid, lawful

Antonyms

illegal, fake, invalid, unlawful
Entry 1
illegal, fake, invalid
Entry 2
illegal, invalid, unlawful

Collocations

legitimate business, legitimate child, legitimate claim, legitimate interest, legitimate concern, legitimate government
Entry 1
legitimate business, legitimate child, legitimate claim, legitimate interest
Entry 2
legitimate business, legitimate concern, legitimate government

More Example Sentences

I can confidently say that the purpose of my travel is entirely legitimate and clearly defined.

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