legitimate

US /ləˈdʒɪtəmɪt/

UK /lɪ'dʒɪtɪmət/

B2

adjective

  • Being born to legally married parents
  • Genuine or justifiable.
  • Conforming to the law or to rules.
  • Being reasonable and sound
  • Born of parents lawfully married to each other.

other

  • To make (something) legitimate.

verb

  • To make acceptable and sound