legitimate
Aussprache: [lɪˈdʒɪtɪmət]
Wort
Kontext: „law“
(adjective) something that is allowed by the law or is done in a legal way. If an action or business is considered legitimate, it means it follows the rules and laws.
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The new business was declared legitimate after meeting all legal requirements.
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The police found that the money was not from a legitimate source.
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Is this transaction legal and legitimate?
Kontext: „validity“
(adjective) something that is reasonable, justifiable, or acceptable. If someone has a legitimate reason for doing something, it means their reason makes sense.
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She had a legitimate reason for being late to the meeting.
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His excuses did not seem legitimate to the teacher.
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Do you think her complaint is legitimate?
Kontext: „authority“
(noun) the state of being accepted or recognized as proper. If something is considered legitimate, it has the right to be accepted or believed.
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The artist's new work gained legitimacy in the art community.
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Without proper evidence, the claim had no legitimacy.
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What gives this organization its legitimacy?
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