Legitimate

Meaning

lawful; valid; genuine; reasonable

Conforming to the law or to rules; valid or acceptable.

Example Sentences

He has a legitimate reason for being late.

She presented a legitimate reason for her absence.

Example Expressions

legitimate concerns

Synonyms

legal, valid, lawful, genuine, proper, authentic

Entry 1

legal, valid, lawful

Entry 2

lawful, valid, genuine, proper, authentic

Antonyms

illegal, invalid, unlawful, fake

Entry 1

illegal, invalid, unlawful

Entry 2

illegal, fake, invalid

Collocations

legitimate business, legitimate concern, legitimate government, legitimate child, legitimate claim, legitimate interest

Entry 1

legitimate business, legitimate concern, legitimate government

Entry 2

legitimate business, legitimate child, legitimate claim, legitimate interest