legitimate
Translation
legitimate, lawful, valid, reasonable
Examples
He has a legitimate claim to the property.
He has a legitimate claim to the property.
That's a legitimate concern for many parents.
That's a legitimate concern for many parents.
Grammar Patterns
a legitimate ((noun)) a reasonable or acceptable (noun) It was a legitimate business expense.
Similar Words
Synonyms: valid, lawful, legal; Antonyms: illegitimate, illegal
Etymology
From Latin 'legitimus' (lawful), which comes from 'lex' (law).
Memory Tips
It's often shortened to 'legit' in slang, meaning something is real or authentic. It looks and sounds like 'legal'.