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legitimateMain Entry: 1le·git·i·mate Pronunciation: \li-ˈji-tə-mət\ Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English legitimat, from Medieval Latin legitimatus, past participle of legitimare to legitimate, from Latin legitimus legitimate, from leg-, lex law Date: 15th century 1 a : lawfully begotten; specifically : born in wedlock b : having full filial rights and obligations by birth <a legitimate child> synonyms see lawful — le·git·i·mate·ly adverb
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