legitim
Translation
legitimate, lawful, valid
Examples
Sein Anspruch ist vollkommen legitim.
His claim is completely legitimate.
Sie ist die legitime Erbin des Vermögens.
She is the legitimate heir to the fortune.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is legitimate Something is legitimate. His question is legitimate.
a legitimate ((noun)) a legitimate (noun) He has a legitimate reason.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rechtmäßig, gesetzlich; Antonyms: illegitim, unrechtmäßig
Etymology
From Latin 'legitimus' (lawful), from 'lex' (law). It's an internationalism, a cognate in many languages.
Memory Tips
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