adj. 1 valid, proper, right, rightful, authorized, legal, genuine, real, true, authentic Which one of them was the legitimate Anastasia? 2 lawful, licit, legal, by law, de jure, statutory Bonnie Prince Charlie claimed to be the legitimate ruler of Scotland 3 commonsensical, sensible, reasonable, proper, correct, acceptable, valid, logical, justifiable, just, fair The question is perfectly legitimate and deserves a proper answer
v. 4 legitimize, legitimatize, legalize, authorize, sanction, warrant, validate, certify By signing before two witnesses, she legitimated her will