/le.ʒi.tim/
Translation
legitimate, rightful, justified
Word origin
From Latin legitimus ('lawful'), from lex ('law'). English 'legitimate' and 'legal' come from the same noun.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- legitimus
- English cognates
- legitimate, legal
Grammar
Examples
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His anger is entirely justified.
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He is defending a legitimate cause.
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These requests seem reasonable.
repris .
The legitimate government has taken power back.
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She fired in self-defence.
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