1. A field of study, profession, or social practice that has been officially recognized, validated, or given authority and credibility by institutions or society
Psychology became a campo legitimado in the academic world only in the 20th century.
A Psicologia se tornou um campo legitimado no mundo acadêmico apenas no século XX.
2. An area of knowledge or practice that has gained social acceptance and institutional support
Environmental studies is now a campo legitimado in most universities.
Os estudos ambientais agora constituem um campo legitimado na maioria das universidades.