for which there is a fair and acceptable reason. synonym valid, justifiable. Extra Examples Parents' concerns about the disease are quite legitimate.

for which there is a fair and acceptable reason. synonym justifiable, valid. a legitimate grievance. It seemed like a perfectly legitimate question.

There are 16 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word legitimate, one of which is labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and ...

the quality of being allowed and acceptable according to the law. synonym legality (1) opposite illegitimacy (2)

legit adjective /lɪˈdʒɪt/ /lɪˈdʒɪt/ (informal) legal, or acting according to the law or the rules.

The earliest known use of the verb legitimate is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for legitimate is from 1494.

legit adjective NAmE//lɪˈdʒɪt// (informal) legal, or acting according to the law or the rules The business seems legit.

Quick Reference. Lawful, as opposed to unlawful or illegal (e.g. a legitimate source of income, as opposed to the proceeds of crime). Also has a slightly ...

​in a way that is allowed and acceptable according to the law synonym legally (2) The company has legitimately marketed its product.

LEGITIMATE definition: 1. allowed by law: 2. reasonable and acceptable: 3. A legitimate child is one whose parents are…. Learn more.