Pronunciation: /ləˈdʒɪtəmət/
noun a legitimate child
A1 I have a legitimate reason for being late.
A2 She provided a legitimate excuse for missing the meeting.
B1 The company has a legitimate claim to the land.
B2 The evidence presented in court was deemed legitimate.
C1 The legitimate heir to the throne was finally crowned.
C2 The legitimate concerns of the citizens were addressed by the government.
adjective conforming to the law or to rules