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legitimamente

[le-ji-ti-ma-men-te]
adverb
legitimately
1. in a lawful or legal manner; according to law
He legitimately obtained the license through proper channels.
Ele obteve legitimamente a licença através dos canais apropriados.
2. in a manner that is justified or reasonable; with valid grounds
She can legitimately claim to be the rightful heir.
Ela pode legitimamente reivindicar ser a herdeira legítima.
3. genuinely; authentically; without deception
This product is legitimately handmade by local artisans.
Este produto é legitimamente feito à mão por artesãos locais.
Synonyms
legalmentejustificadamentevalidamenteautenticamentegenuinamente
Antonyms
ilegalmenteindevidamentefraudulentamentefalsamente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
legitimamente
standard usage across all Brazilian regions
Portugal
legitimamente
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

legitimamente adquirido (legitimately acquired)
legitimamente constituído (legitimately established)
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