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.]

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词条贡献者

资深译员维皓，毕业于一所培养高级翻译以及跨文化事务专家的精英大学，专注翻译各种与反垄断诉讼有关的法律文件。