legitimate
Translation
legitimate, lawful, reasonable
Examples
He has a legitimate claim to the property.
He has a legitimate claim to the property.
That is a legitimate concern for parents.
That is a legitimate concern for parents.
Grammar Patterns
((a legitimate sth.)) a lawful or reasonable (sth.) He has a legitimate claim to the property.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lawful, legal, valid; Antonyms: illegitimate, illegal
Etymology
From Latin 'legitimus' (lawful), which comes from 'lex' (law).
Memory Tips
Think of the word 'legal' inside it. If something is legitimate, it is legally or morally acceptable.