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legitimately

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /lɪˈdʒɪtəmətli/ · UK /lɪˈdʒɪtɪmətli/

legitimately means: In a way that follows the law or rules, or is fair and acceptable.

adverb

PROPERLY AND FAIRLYC1

In a way that follows the law or rules, or is fair and acceptable.

  • She earned the money legitimately.
  • The documents were legitimately obtained.
  • Can he legitimately claim ownership of this land?

Similar words: lawfully, legally, rightfully, fairly

Opposites: illegitimately, unlawfully

Common phrases: legitimately earned, legitimately claim, legitimately obtained, legitimately entitled

Questions about legitimately

What does legitimately mean?

In a way that follows the law or rules, or is fair and acceptable.

What is legitimately in other languages?

Türkçe: yasal olarak · Español: legítimamente · Français: légitimement · Deutsch: rechtmäßig · Italiano: legittimamente · 日本語: 合法的に

How do you pronounce legitimately?

In American English /lɪˈdʒɪtəmətli/; in British English /lɪˈdʒɪtɪmətli/.

How do you use legitimately in a sentence?

She earned the money legitimately. The documents were legitimately obtained.

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