legitimate

legitimate (l[schwa]-jit-[schwa]-m[schwa]t), adj.

1. Complying with the law; lawful (a legitimate business).

2. Genuine; valid (a legitimate complaint).

3. Born of legally married parents (a legitimate child). [Cases: Children Out-of-Wedlock

1. C.J.S. Children Out-of-Wedlock §§ 2–11.]

---

词条贡献者

译员李明，毕业于英国顶尖的高级翻译学院，专注翻译各种与调查和白领犯罪辩护有关的法律文件。