Synonyms for legitimates


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : adjective, noun li-jit-uh-mit; verb li-jit-uh-meyt
Phonetic Transcription : adjective, noun lɪˈdʒɪt ə mɪt; verb lɪˈdʒɪt əˌmeɪt

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Définition of legitimates

Origin :
  • 1590s, from Medieval Latin legitimatus, past participle of legitimare (see legitimate (adj.)). Related: Legitimated; legitimating.
  • As in bona fide : noun genuine
  • As in legalize : verb allow, validate
  • As in legitimatize : verb legalize
  • As in legitimize : verb legalize
Example sentences :
  • But should a “holy alliance of legitimates” extinguish it, it will be but for a season.
  • Extract from : « Chronicles of Border Warfare » by Alexander Scott Withers
  • This extraordinarily mixed family of legitimates and illegitimates seems to have maintained a certain kind of harmony.
  • Extract from : « The True Benjamin Franklin » by Sydney George Fisher
  • His overweening pride received another shock through his new friends the legitimates.
  • Extract from : « Pamphlets and Parodies on Political Subjects » by William Hone

Antonyms for legitimates

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