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- DictionaryLe·git·i·mate·ly/ləˈjidəmətlē/
adverb
- 1. in a way that conforms to the law or to rules: "they can prove that the funds were acquired legitimately"
- 2. in a way that can be defended with logic or justification; fairly: "nobody can legitimately argue that he didn't pay his dues"
The meaning of LEGITIMATELY is in a legitimate manner : according to what is lawful, permitted, appropriate, or reasonable. How to use legitimately in a sentence.
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Learn the meaning of legitimately as an adverb that describes something that is allowed by law or reasonable. See how to use it in sentences and compare it with irony.
1. a. : lawfully begotten. specifically : born in wedlock. b. : having full filial rights and obligations by birth. a legitimate child. 2. a. : being exactly as intended or presented : neither spurious nor false. a legitimate grievance. a legitimate claim. a legitimate practitioner.
Legitimately means being in compliance with the law, rules, or standards, or being based on logical reasoning. It can also mean born of legally married parents or relating to drama of high quality. See synonyms, translations, and usage examples.
Definition of legitimately adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
legitimately. adverb. in a manner acceptable to common custom. “you cannot do this legitimately !”. synonyms: lawfully, licitly. see more. see less. antonyms: illegally, illicitly, lawlessly.
reasonable and acceptable: He claimed that the restaurant bill was a legitimate business expense. A legitimate child is one whose parents are legally married at the time of his or her birth. Fewer examples. Her passport seemed legitimate, but on closer inspection, it was found to have been altered.
