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?
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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