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Meaning of word legitimately from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

legitimately   adverb

Meaning : In a manner acceptable to common custom.

Example : You cannot do this legitimately!.

Synonyms : lawfully, licitly

In an illegal manner.

They dumped the waste illegally.
illegally, illicitly, lawlessly

In a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom.

He acted illegitimately when he increased the rent fourfold.
illegitimately, illicitly

Meaning : In a lawfully recognized manner.

Example : Let's get married so our child can be born legitimately.

Of biological parents not married to each other.

This child was born illegitimately.
illegitimately, out of wedlock