legitimate in Latin
legitimate in Latin is lēgitimus, legitimus — legitimate means allowed by, or in agreement with, the law.
legitimate in Latin
lēgitimus
In accordance with the law or established legal forms and requirements.
legitimus
(of a child) Lawfully begotten, i.e. born to a married couple or later legitimated. [from mid-14th c.]
What does "legitimate" mean?
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adj Allowed by, or in agreement with, the law.
"Make sure you buy tickets only from a legitimate seller, not a stranger online."
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adj Reasonable, valid, or based on sound logic or accepted standards.
"Asking for more time to read the contract is a legitimate request."
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verb To make something lawful or officially accepted as valid.
"The new law was meant to legitimate small traders who had worked without licences."
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legitimate in a sentence
- Make sure you buy tickets only from a legitimate seller, not a stranger online.
- Her aunt runs a perfectly legitimate business selling secondhand furniture.
- Asking for more time to read the contract is a legitimate request.
- She raised a legitimate concern about the budget.
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What is "legitimate" in Latin?
"legitimate" in Latin is lēgitimus, legitimus. legitimate means: Allowed by, or in agreement with, the law.
How do you use "legitimate" in a sentence?
Example: "Make sure you buy tickets only from a legitimate seller, not a stranger online." In Latin, "legitimate" is lēgitimus, legitimus.
Are there other ways to say "legitimate" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "legitimate": lēgitimus, legitimus.
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