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May 1, 2024 · legitimate (third-person singular simple present legitimates, present participle legitimating, simple past and past participle legitimated) ( transitive) To make legitimate, lawful, or valid; especially, to put in the position or state of a legitimate person before the law, by legal means. [from 1590]
Legitimate definition: Born of legally married parents. To make legitimate, lawful, or valid; especially, to put in the position or state of a legitimate person before the law, by legal means.
LEGITIMATE meaning: 1. allowed by law: 2. A legitimate complaint or fear can be understood or believed: . Learn more.
Most scientists believe it is legitimate to use animals in medical research. 2 acceptable or allowed by law Their business operations are perfectly legitimate. 3 a legitimate child is born to parents who are legally married to each other OPP illegitimate —legitimately adverb a legitimately elected government He complained quite legitimately ...
How to use legitimate in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Legitimate. lawfully begotten; specifically : born in wedlock; having full filial rights and obligations by birth…
LEGITIMATE definition: 1. allowed by law: 2. A legitimate complaint or fear can be understood or believed: . Learn more.
Definition of legitimate adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
