adj. 25B6; adjective
the only form of legitimate gambling : LEGAL, lawful, licit, legalized, authorized, permitted, permissible, allowable, allowed, admissible, sanctioned, approved, licensed, statutory, constitutional; informal legit.
the legitimate heir : RIGHTFUL, lawful, genuine, authentic, real, true, proper, authorized, sanctioned, acknowledged, recognized.
legitimate grounds for unease : VALID, sound, admissible, acceptable, well founded, justifiable, reasonable, sensible, just, fair, bona fide.
illegal, invalid.