/leˈxitimo/
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Translation
legitimate
Word origin
From Latin legitimus ('lawful'), from lex, legis ('law').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- legitimus
- English cognates
- legitimate, legal, legislate
Grammar
Femininelegítima
Masc plurallegítimos
Fem plurallegítimas
Examples
trono.
He is the legitimate heir to the throne.
protestar.
They have a legitimate right to protest.
preocupación .
Her concern seems entirely legitimate to me.
restaurado .
The legitimate government was restored after the elections.
ambas .
We are looking for a legitimate solution for both sides.
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