legitimate

Example Sentences

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These were not lawful acts of war or legitimate law enforcement.

From Salon

Social media influencing only recently became a legitimate career path.

From BBC

“When I look at the claims data and the providers, I see more red flags than I see legitimate providers.”

From The Wall Street Journal

But when it comes to collectibles, there’s frequently a sense they don’t quite measure up as a legitimate asset class.

From MarketWatch

While there are legitimate ways for drivers to shave their premium costs — like shopping around for a better policy — there are also illegal ways, like lying to insurance companies about important facts.

From MarketWatch