as in legal
permitted by law
the mistrust created among investors by the financial scandal has hurt even companies engaged in wholly legitimate business practices
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Recent Examples of legitimate
Nikki Morse, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2025
For the past 44 years, the church has been engaged in a concerted effort to become a legitimate part of the Oregon community.
—Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
Timothy Frye, Foreign Affairs, 26 Feb. 2022
The stretch was supposed to tell us how close the over-performing Steelers could be to legitimate Super Bowl contenders.
—Mike Defabo, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
This bill will chill legitimate political speech while exposing citizens to health risks as well as risks of doxxing, harassment and violence.
—Nikki Morse, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2025
For the past 44 years, the church has been engaged in a concerted effort to become a legitimate part of the Oregon community.
—Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
Verb
As the warm glow of his Crimea success has faded, Putin has struggled to find a narrative to legitimate his rule.
—Timothy Frye, Foreign Affairs, 26 Feb. 2022
The stretch was supposed to tell us how close the over-performing Steelers could be to legitimate Super Bowl contenders.
—Mike Defabo, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legitimate
Adjective
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What To Know The local law, passed by the New York City Council in December 2021, took effect on January 8, 2022, but has faced legal challenges ever since.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Blood tests showed that Wright had twice the legal limit of alcohol in his system and tested positive for marijuana.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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By validating transactions within the blockchain database, these investors legitimize the currency for its user base.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
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Simply put, what this meant was that the ruler of the empire legitimized his reign through Buddhism, portraying himself either as a Buddha or as a patron of Buddhists – their texts and institutions.—
Stephanie Balkwill,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Given the demonstrated fan interest and commercial value of women's basketball, there's no justifiable reason to maintain this outdated format difference between the men's and women's tournaments.—
Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The promise of a $225,000 starting salary at a top corporate law firm is luring many, making the financial burden of law school seem more justifiable.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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Whereas empathy can lead to emotional entanglement that can distort decision-making, compassionate objectivity acknowledges and validates emotions without being overtaken by them.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Mothers who had kids in quick succession, like her, validated why their experience was challenging.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Peirce’s message to the industry is that the SEC is no longer an adversary, but is instead trying to give crypto a clear, lawful framework.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,Ari Levy,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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Khalil is a Columbia University graduate student and lawful permanent resident of the United States who was detained by Homeland Security, apparently for his prominent roles in protests at Columbia against Israel's war in Gaza.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The first Trump administration sanctioned the Houthis.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
Fox News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Baton Twirling Championships The All West Regionals Baton Twirling Championships, sanctioned by National Baton Twirling Association International, will be held March 22-23 at the Peterson Gymnasium at San Diego State University.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But how insensitive and privileged his response was.—
Melanie Curry,
refinery29.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Debates about congestion pricing have gone on for decades; in recent years the opposition has focused on the charge that the plan would privilege abstract environmental goals over the financial challenges of everyday workers driving into Manhattan below 60th Street, where the tolling is in effect.—
Ginia Bellafante,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Mar. 2025
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Instead, he’s been pretty darn impressive — making smart plays defensively but showing off his quick trigger and aggressive offensive instincts when warranted.—
Mark Lazerus,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Legitimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legitimate. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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