legitimate

Meanings

• Adjective

  Given the right and authority to act or believe; lawful, genuine.

  - "The legitimate heir to the throne."
  - "The legitimate owner of the property."
  - "The legitimate question raised in the debate."

• Adjective

  Conforming to the law or the rules of proper conduct; not counterfeit, spurious, or fraudulent.

  - "A legitimate business."
  - "Legitimate money earned through hard work."
  - "Legitimate concerns voiced by the community."

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

bastard , illegitimate , false , illegitimate , illegitimate , illegitimate

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Synonyms

legitimize , lawful , legal , rightful

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with legitimate
admit , commit , mitigate , permit , submit

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Variants

List of all variants of legitimate that leads to same result
legitimate , legitimated , legitimates , legitimating , legitimation , legitimations , legitimator , legitimators

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'legitimus', meaning 'lawful, rightful'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'legitimate' was first used in English law in the 14th century.

2. In some countries, a legitimate child is one born within a valid marriage.

3. The term 'legitimate' is sometimes used to describe a biological child, as opposed to an adopted child.

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Related Concepts

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1. Illegitimate: The opposite of legitimate. Not recognized or authorized by law or proper authority.

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Quotes

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1. Law books were getting thicker by the week with Supreme Court decisions barring "legitimate" claims because they weren't timely filed.

   - John Grisham,{it}The Chamber{/it},1995

2. Even in many courtrooms, where there is valid concern about the privacy of defendants, judges recognize that camera coverage serves a "legitimate" public interest.

   - {it}New Republic{/it},22 Feb. 1993

3. He was indeed already a "legitimate" child according to the law of Scotland, by the subsequent marriage of his parents.

   - Sir Walter Scott,{it}The Heart of Mid-Lothian{/it},1818

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Culture

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In literature, 'legitimate' is often used to describe characters or actions that are considered acceptable or proper. In art, it can refer to works that are recognized and accepted by the establishment. In music, it can refer to genres or styles that are considered mainstream or traditional.

How to Memorize "legitimate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a courtroom scene with a judge granting permission to someone or something. This person or thing is legitimate.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'legitimate' with the word 'legal' or 'authorized'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lawful, Genuine' to remember the meaning of legitimate.

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