verb
make legal
Synonyms
Examples
- Marijuana should be legalized
verb
show or affirm to be just and legitimate
verb
make (an illegitimate child) legitimate
Examples
- declare the legitimacy of (someone)
- They legitimized their natural child
adjective
of marriages and offspring
Examples
- recognized as lawful
adjective
based on known statements or events or conditions
Synonyms
Examples
- rain was a logical expectation, given the time of year
adjective
in accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles
Examples
- legitimate advertising practices
adjective
authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
Synonyms
Examples
- a legitimate government