legitimately

US /ləˈdʒɪt̬.ə.mət.li/
UK /ləˈdʒɪt̬.ə.mət.li/
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1.

legitiem, wettig, rechtmatig

in a way that is allowed by law or rules

:
The company legitimately claimed the tax deductions.
Het bedrijf claimde de belastingaftrek legitiem.
He legitimately earned his position through hard work.
Hij verdiende zijn positie legitiem door hard werken.
2.

terecht, redelijkerwijs, gerechtvaardigd

in a way that is reasonable or justifiable

:
She was legitimately concerned about her child's safety.
Ze was terecht bezorgd over de veiligheid van haar kind.
His anger was legitimately felt after the unfair treatment.
Zijn woede was terecht na de oneerlijke behandeling.