1.of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
2.in accordance with reason or logic;
a logical conclusion
3.in accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles;
legitimate advertising practices
4.authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law;
a legitimate government
1.make legal;
Marijuana should be legalized
2.show or affirm to be just and legitimate
3.make (an illegitimate child) legitimate; declare the legitimacy of (someone);
They legitimized their natural child