English word legitimate comes from Latin legitimus
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| legitimus | Latin (lat) | Just, proper, appropriate. Lawful, legal, legitimate. Legal (of or pertaining to the law). |
| legitimo | Latin (lat) | |
| lēgitimatus | Malayalam (mal) | |
| legytymat | Middle English (enm) | |
| legitimate | English (eng) | Lawfully begotten, i.e., born to a legally married couple. [from mid-14th century]. Authentic, real, genuine.. Conforming to known principles, or established or accepted rules or standards; valid.. In accordance with the law or established legal forms and requirements; lawful.. Relating to hereditary rights. A person born to a legally married couple. (transitive) To make legitimate, lawful, [...] |