legitimate in WordNet English dictionary

1. make legal
   "Marijuana should be legalized"
   legalize  legalise  decriminalize  decriminalise  legitimize  legitimise  legitimate  legitimatize  legitimatise 
   
2. make (an illegitimate child) legitimate; declare the legitimacy of (someone)
   "They legitimized their natural child"
   legitimate 
   
3. show or affirm to be just and legitimate
   legitimate 
   

1. authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
   "a legitimate government"
   lawful  legitimate  licit 
   
2. of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
   legitimate 
   
3. in accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles
   "legitimate advertising practices"
   legitimate 
   
4. based on known statements or events or conditions
   "rain was a logical expectation, given the time of year"
   legitimate  logical