legitimately
Translation
legitimately, lawfully, validly
Examples
The property was legitimately acquired through a sale.
The property was legitimately acquired through a sale.
I can legitimately say I earned this award.
I can legitimately say I earned this award.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) legitimately to do (sth.) in a way that is lawful or reasonable The company operates legitimately.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lawfully, legally, validly; Antonyms: illegitimately
Etymology
Formed from 'legitimate' plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'. 'Legitimate' comes from Latin 'legitimus' (lawful).
Memory Tips
This is the adverb form of the adjective 'legitimate'. If something is legitimate (lawful), it is done legitimately (lawfully).