legitimate
US /ləˈdʒɪt̬.ə.mət/
UK /ləˈdʒɪt̬.ə.mət/
1.
sah, legal, resmi
conforming to the law or to rules
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The court ruled that the business was operating under legitimate practices.
Pengadilan memutuskan bahwa bisnis tersebut beroperasi di bawah praktik yang sah.
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He has a legitimate claim to the inheritance.
Dia memiliki klaim yang sah atas warisan itu.
2.
beralasan, masuk akal, wajar
able to be defended with logic or justification; reasonable
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She had a legitimate reason for being absent.
Dia punya alasan yang sah untuk tidak hadir.
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His concerns about the project were entirely legitimate.
Kekhawatirannya tentang proyek itu sepenuhnya sah.
1.
melegitimasi, membenarkan, mengesahkan
make legitimate; justify or make lawful
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The new law will legitimate the use of cannabis for medical purposes.
Undang-undang baru akan melegitimasi penggunaan ganja untuk tujuan medis.
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His efforts helped to legitimate the new artistic movement.
Usahanya membantu melegitimasi gerakan seni baru.