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Meaning of LEGITIMATELY

Pronunciation:  luj'itumutlee

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [adv]  in a lawfully recognized manner; "let's get married so our child can be born legitimately"
  2. [adv]  in a manner acceptable to common custom; "you cannot do this legitimately!"
 
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 Synonyms: lawfully, licitly
 
 Antonyms: illegally, illegitimately, illicitly, lawlessly, out of wedlock
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Le*git"i*mate*ly\ (-m[asl]t*l[y^]), adv.
In a legitimate manner; lawfully; genuinely.
 

 

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