legitimate
21legitimate — To make lawful; to confer legitimacy; e.g., to place a child born before marriage on the legal footing of those born in lawful wedlock legitimate, adj That which is lawful, legal, recognized by law, or according to law; as, legitimate children,… …
22legitimate — To make lawful; to confer legitimacy; e.g., to place a child born before marriage on the legal footing of those born in lawful wedlock legitimate, adj That which is lawful, legal, recognized by law, or according to law; as, legitimate children,… …
23legitimate — adjective 1) the only form of legitimate gambling Syn: legal, lawful, licit, legalized, authorized, permitted, permissible, allowable, allowed, admissible, sanctioned, approved, licensed, statutory, constitutional; informal legit, street legal …
24legitimate — adjective 1) legitimate gambling Syn: legal, lawful, authorized, permitted, sanctioned, approved, licensed; informal legit 2) the legitimate heir Syn: rightful, lawful, genuine …
25legitimate — [lɪˈdʒɪtəmət] adj 1) fair and reasonable Did he have a legitimate excuse for being late?[/ex] 2) allowed by the law, or correct according to the law Are the premises being used for legitimate business purposes?[/ex] 3) a legitimate child is born… …
26legitimate — adjective /ləˈdʒɪtəmət / (say luh jituhmuht) 1. according to law; lawful. 2. in accordance with established rules, principles, or standards. 3. of the normal or regular type or kind. 4. in accordance with the laws of reasoning; logically… …
27legitimate — adj. & v. adj. 1 a (of a child) born of parents lawfully married to each other. b (of a parent, birth, descent, etc.) with, of, through, etc., a legitimate child. 2 lawful, proper, regular, conforming to the standard type. 3 logically admissible …
28legitimate — 1. adjective a) In accordance with the law or established legal forms and requirements; lawful. b) Conforming to known principles, or established or accepted rules or standards; valid. Syn …
29Legitimate — The legitimate drama, stage, or theatre, called legit in Variety slang, meant straight plays without musical interpolations. The term originated when strict regulations during the 17th and 18th centuries were intended to protect the theatres… …
30legitimate — See illegitimate. See illegitimate, legitimate …
