legitimate

Example Sentences

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"We would call for licensing to ensure that only commercial businesses with a legitimate interest are able to buy, effectively banning these things being sold to the public."

From BBC

When I asked her about the protests, she replied: "There were people protesting who were dissatisfied with the economic situation, and their protest was legitimate."

From BBC

“And I thought your mother was conducting legitimate business activities, but things have changed.”

From Literature

Once votes are cast, California takes great care to make sure they’re legitimate and counted properly.

From Los Angeles Times

Officials admitted that tightening controls over drone flights would not prevent people intent on causing problems -- but they insisted it would help authorities quickly identify legitimate usage.

From Barron's