legitim

Meaning

  1. legitimate, justified by law, morals or custom
  2. legitimate, i.e. marital

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25k
Pronounced as (IPA)
/leɡiˈtiːm/
Etymology

18th century, from Latin lēgitimus in legal parlance. The form (especially the final stress) is probably influenced by French légitime.

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