Adjective
legitim
Pronunciation: /leɡiˈtiːm/
legitimate, justified by law, morals or custom
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Meanings
Adjective
- legitimate, justified by law, morals or custom
- legitimate, i.e. marital
Example sentence
Es ist völlig legitim, nach einer besseren Bezahlung zu fragen.
It is perfectly legitimate to ask for better pay.
Usage
- ein legitimes Anliegen — A legitimate or justified concern.
- legitim / legal — Legitim can concern moral justification as well as legality.
Die Frage nach den Kosten ist völlig legitim.
The question about the costs is entirely legitimate.