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Legitimately Definition

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adverb

In a legitimate manner, properly.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
  • Synonyms:
  • licitly
  • lawfully
Antonyms:
  • Antonyms:
  • illegitimately

Origin of Legitimately

  • legitimate +‎ -ly

    From Wiktionary

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