legitimate
adjective · li-JIT-i-mit
allowed by law; also, fair and reasonable
वैध, जायज़
Usage
a legitimate businessa legitimate reasonlegitimate concerns
Examples
Ravi runs a legitimate used-car business in Pune.
Is illness a legitimate reason to miss the exam?
Common mistake
Is this a legitimated reason for leave?
Is this a legitimate reason for leave?
The adjective is legitimate, not legitimated.
Remember: Legitimate: legal and above board.
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Word 1 in Universal Core 58: legitimate, liaison, lobby and more.
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