legitimate
Example Sentences
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"The above measures are aimed at curbing Japan's 'remilitarisation' and nuclear ambitions and are completely legitimate, reasonable and lawful," a commerce ministry statement said.
From Barron's
His partner would forward scores of legitimate airworthiness certificates from a personal email address, the SFO said.
He also invented fake employees, with customers receiving emails and documents signed by a range of fabricated sales managers and quality managers, as part of creating an illusion of a legitimate business, the SFO said.
From BBC
With NHL players returning to the Olympics following a 12-year absence, the Americans arrived here widely viewed as legitimate contenders, boasting a roster capable of competing with Canada’s vast collection of superstars.
"In the Republic, no violence is legitimate," said Macron, who will be unable to contest next year's election after hitting the two-term limit.
From Barron's
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