legitimately
Definition
- Adverb:
- In a lawful or authorized manner: In accordance with established law, rules, or principles.
- In a genuine or justifiable manner: In a way that is reasonable, valid, or acceptable according to logic or common standards.
Examples of Usage
In a lawful manner:
- The company was legitimately acquired through a transparent bidding process.
- She legitimately inherited the property after her father's passing.
In a justifiable or acceptable manner:
- He can legitimately claim to be an expert in the field after decades of research.
- One cannot legitimately argue that the earth is flat.
Advanced Usage
"To question something legitimately": To raise a valid or reasonable doubt about something.
- The public legitimately questioned the government's handling of the crisis.
"Legitimately concerned": Having a valid or understandable reason for worry.
- Parents are legitimately concerned about their children's online safety.
Variants and Related Words
- Legitimate (adjective): Conforming to the law or to rules; valid or justifiable.
- He had a legitimate reason for his absence.
- Legitimacy (noun): The quality of being lawful, valid, or acceptable.
- The election's legitimacy was confirmed by international observers.
Synonyms
- Lawfully: In a manner conforming to or permitted by law.
- Rightfully: In accordance with what is just, proper, or legal.
- Validly: With a sound basis in logic or fact; acceptable.
Antonyms
- Illegitimately: In a manner not authorized by law; unlawfully.
- Wrongfully: In an unjust, unfair, or illegal manner.
Adverb
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in a lawfully recognized manner
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let's get married so our child can be born legitimately
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in a manner acceptable to common custom
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you cannot do this legitimately!
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