English Dictionary

legitimate

/lɪˈd͡ʒɪt.ɪ.mət/

adj

In accordance with the law or established legal forms and requirements. / Conforming to known principles, or established or accepted rules or standards; valid. / Authentic, real, genuine.

He provided legitimate reasons for his absence.

意味（1）

In accordance with the law or established legal forms and requirements.

Rodwell was sent off by referee Martin Atkinson - who has shown 15 red cards since the start of last season - after 23 minutes for what appeared to be a legitimate challenge on Suarez.

意味（2）

Conforming to known principles, or established or accepted rules or standards; valid.

legitimate reasoning; a legitimate standard or method

意味（3）

Authentic, real, genuine.

legitimate poems of Chaucer; legitimate inscriptions

意味（4）

Lawfully begotten, i.e., born to a legally married couple.

意味（5）

Relating to hereditary rights.

意味（6）

Belonging or relating to the legitimate theater.