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legitimate
UK
/lɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/
US
/ləˈdʒɪtɪmət/
Translations
more legitimate
Comp.
most legitimate
Super.
UK
/lɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/
US
/ləˈdʒɪtɪmət/
Their trade was legitimate under local law.
Leur commerce était légal au regard du droit local.
Her concerns about the project's timeline were legitimate and needed to be addressed.
Ses inquiétudes concernant le calendrier du projet étaient légitimes et devaient être prises en compte.
Additional translations
legitimates
pl
UK
/lɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/
US
/lɪˈdʒɪtəmət/
Rare/archaic: a legitimate child.
Additional translations
legitimated
Past Simple
legitimated
Past Participle
legitimating
Gerund
UK
/lɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/
US
/lɪˈdʒɪtəmət/
The government passed a new law to legitimate the use of electric scooters on public roads.
Le gouvernement a adopté une nouvelle loi pour légitimer l'utilisation des trottinettes électriques sur la voie publique.
Definitions
The company is a legitimate business, operating within the legal framework.
Her concerns about the project's timeline were legitimate and needed to be addressed.
He is a legitimate contender for the championship title this year.
In medieval society, only legitimate sons could inherit their father’s estate.
Historically, legitimates could inherit property while illegitimates could not.
The government passed a new law to legitimate the use of electric scooters on public roads.