legitimately
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/lɪˈdʒɪtɪmətli/
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/lɪˈdʒɪtɪmətli/
adverb
R
in a way that is fair and reasonable
She has legitimately earned the right to be proud of her achievements.
R
in a way that follows the rules and laws
They have legitimately won the competition, so there's no need to question their victory.
translation
in a way that is fair and reasonable; in a way that follows the rules and laws