legitimately
adverbformal/lɨʒitiˈmɐmɨ̃tɨ/medium
le·gi·ti·ma·men·te
Definition
In a legitimate manner; in accordance with the law or reason; with legitimacy.
The heir was legitimately recognized by the court.
He can legitimately claim his rights.
Common collocations
legitimately constitutedlegitimately electedlegitimately claim
Etymology
Do latim 'legitimatus' + '-mente'.