Definition of legitimate

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • legitimate is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • legitimate is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
  • legitimate is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 16

Definition of legitimate


  • authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a legitimate government

    Synonyms

    1. lawful
    2. licit
  • make legal (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. decriminalise
    2. decriminalize
    3. legalise
    4. legalize
    5. legitimatise
    6. legitimatize
    7. legitimise
    8. legitimize
  • based on known statements or events or conditions (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. logical
  • in accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles (adjective)

    Examples

    1. legitimate advertising practices
  • make (an illegitimate child) legitimate; declare the legitimacy of (someone) (verb)
  • of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful (adjective)
  • show or affirm to be just and legitimate (verb)

See definition of legitimate in Merriam Webster