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legitimate

/ləˈdʒɪtəmət/ · /lɪˈd͡ʒɪt.ɪ.mət/

Meaning 1

Reasonable and well-founded.

“Residents raised legitimate concerns about water quality.”
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Illustration of legitimate: Reasonable and well-founded.

Meaning 2

Being lawful and acceptable.

“She showed a legitimate ticket to enter the concert.”
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Illustration of legitimate: Being lawful and acceptable.