adj.

1. 正当合理的；合情合理的

2. 合法的；法律认可的；法定的

3.（小孩）合法婚姻所生的

词形变化

副词legitimately

名称legitimacy

时态legitimated，legitimating，legitimates

英语解释

in accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles

based on known statements or events or conditions

of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful

make (an illegitimate child) legitimate; declare the legitimacy of (someone)

show or affirm to be just and legitimate

authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law

make legal