LEGITIMATE
Scrabble letter values: L1E1G2I1T1I1M3A1T1E1 = 13
Definition
- verb make legal. — synonyms: legalize, legalise, decriminalize, decriminalise, legitimize, legitimise, legitimatize, legitimatise
- verb show or affirm to be just and legitimate.
- verb make (an illegitimate child) legitimate.
- adjective of marriages and offspring.
- adjective based on known statements or events or conditions. — synonyms: logical
- adjective in accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles.
- adjective authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law. — synonyms: lawful, licit
Examples
- “Marijuana should be legalized”
- “declare the legitimacy of (someone)”
- “They legitimized their natural child”