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'legitimate' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'legitimate' with 6 example sentences.


legitimate adjective

: of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful

: based on known statements or events or conditions

: in accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles

: authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law

legitimate verb

: make legal

: show or affirm to be just and legitimate

: make (an illegitimate child) legitimate; declare the legitimacy of (someone)


  • It was a legitimate question.
  • Which prince is the legitimate heir to the throne?
  • It's a legitimate business.
  • It's a legitimate worry.
  • We consider public libraries a legitimate citizen's right.
  • All legitimate claims will be settled.
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