#1 legitimate a. of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful. wn
#2 legitimate s. [logical] based on known statements or events or conditions; "rain was a logical expectation, given the time of year". wn
#3 legitimate s. [lawful, licit] authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law; "a legitimate government". wn
#4 legitimate v. [legalize, legalise, decriminalize, decriminalise, legitimize, legitimise, legitimatize, legitimatise] make legal; "Marijuana should be legalized". wn
#5 legitimate v. show or affirm to be just and legitimate. wn
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