definition of
legitimate

[1] #1 legitimate a. of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful. wn

[2] #2 legitimate s. [logical] based on known statements or events or conditions; "rain was a logical expectation, given the time of year". wn

[3] #3 legitimate s. [lawful, licit] authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law; "a legitimate government". wn

[4] #4 legitimate v. [legalize, legalise, decriminalize, decriminalise, legitimize, legitimise, legitimatize, legitimatise] make legal; "Marijuana should be legalized". wn

[5] #5 legitimate v. show or affirm to be just and legitimate. wn