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legitimately
adverbformalcommon/lɨʒitiˈmɐmɨ̃tɨ/le·gi·ti·ma·men·te
Definition
1In a legitimate manner; in accordance with the law or reason; with legitimacy.
Usage examples
“The heir was legitimately recognized by the court.”
“He can legitimately claim his rights.”
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Common combinations
legitimately constitutedlegitimately electedlegitimately claim