Legitimate
/lɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/adjective
Allowed according to rules or laws.
He was making a legitimate complaint about the service.
Often appears as...
- legitimate question
- legitimate interest
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Rule Compliance
Use 'legitimate' when something specifically follows the rules or laws in place.
Selling drinks on the street corner was a legitimate operation with a permit.
Pro Tip 2/2Official Approval
Implies that an action or entity has gained official acceptance or approval.
Their business was considered legitimate after receiving the license.
Compare with
authenticgenuinelawfullegalproperrealrecognizevalid
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