legitimate

[li-jit-uh-mit, li-jit-uh-meyt] / lɪˈdʒɪt ə mɪt, lɪˈdʒɪt əˌmeɪt /

ADJECTIVE

authentic, valid, legal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appropriate certain consistent correct fair genuine justifiable lawful logical natural normal proper real reasonable reliable rightful sensible statutory true well-founded

STRONG

accepted accredited acknowledged authorized good-faith received recognized sanctioned sound warranted

WEAK

admissible canonical cogent customary innocent just licit official on the level on the up and up orthodox probable regular sure typical usual verifiable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abnormal affected counterfeit deceptive dishonest false illegal illegitimate improper incorrect invalid irrational irregular uncommon unconventional unfitting unreal unreasonable unreliable unsuitable untrustworthy

WEAK

unlawful unwarranted

Example Sentences

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“Complaints and claims are legitimate, as long as they are made with civility and respect for public order,” he said on Saturday.

From The Wall Street Journal

He argued that event contracts served "legitimate economic functions", allowing businesses to hedge against risks triggered by events.

From BBC

A federal judge on March 11 quashed subpoenas against Powell, stating they served no legitimate law enforcement purpose.

From Barron's

It’s uncertain how much exposure banks have to the private-credit problems, or how widespread those problems are, but Mike O’Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading, said there are now “legitimate stresses” in the financial sector.

From MarketWatch

A federal judge quashed grand jury subpoenas targeting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, finding no legitimate law enforcement purpose.

From Barron's

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