legitimately
Translation
legitimately, lawfully, justifiably
Examples
The property was legitimately acquired.
The property was legitimately acquired.
She can legitimately claim to be the best.
She can legitimately claim to be the best.
Grammar Patterns
((to do sth. legitimately)) to do (sth.) in a lawful or reasonable way The property was legitimately acquired.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lawfully, legally, validly; Antonyms: illegitimately
Etymology
Formed from the adjective 'legitimate' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Legitimate' comes from Latin 'lex' (law).
Memory Tips
This is the adverb form of 'legitimate'. It describes doing something in a legitimate way.