legitimate
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(adjective) of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful |
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Antonyms: illegitimate |
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| 2. |
(satellite adjective) in accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles; "legitimate advertising practices" |
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| 3. |
(satellite adjective) in accordance with reason or logic; "a logical conclusion" |
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Synonyms: logical |
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(satellite adjective) authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law; "a legitimate government" |
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Synonyms: lawful, licit |
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(verb) make legal; "Marijuana should be legalized" |
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Synonyms: decriminalize, legalize, legitimatize, legitimize |
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Related Words: allow, countenance, let, monetize, permit |
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