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legitimate in German

legitimate in German is legitim, gültig — legitimate means allowed by, or in agreement with, the law.

legitimate in German

legitim
adj
In accordance with the law or established legal forms and requirements.
gültig
adj
Conforming to known principles, or established or accepted rules or standards; valid.

What does "legitimate" mean?

  1. adj Allowed by, or in agreement with, the law.
    "The company operates a legitimate import business."
  2. adj Reasonable, valid, or based on sound logic or accepted standards.
    "She raised a legitimate concern about the budget."
  3. verb To make something lawful or officially accepted as valid.
    "The treaty legitimated the new border."

legitimate in a sentence

  • The company operates a legitimate import business.
  • She raised a legitimate concern about the budget.
  • That's a legitimate excuse for missing the deadline.
  • The treaty legitimated the new border.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "legitimate" in German?

"legitimate" in German is legitim, gültig. legitimate means: Allowed by, or in agreement with, the law.

How do you use "legitimate" in a sentence?

Example: "The company operates a legitimate import business." In German, "legitimate" is legitim, gültig.

Are there other ways to say "legitimate" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "legitimate": legitim, gültig.

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