legitimate material
[/ləˈdʒɪtɪmət məˈtɪriəl/]
noun phrasepl: legitimate materials
material legítimo
1. Content, documents, or resources that are authentic, legal, and properly authorized for use
The researcher used only legitimate material from peer-reviewed journals.
O pesquisador usou apenas material legítimo de revistas revisadas por pares.
2. Genuine and legally obtained documents or evidence in legal proceedings
The court only admitted legitimate material as evidence in the trial.
O tribunal admitiu apenas material legítimo como prova no julgamento.
3. Properly licensed and authorized content for distribution or reproduction
We distribute only legitimate material with proper copyright authorization.
Distribuímos apenas material legítimo com autorização de direitos autorais adequada.
This phrase is commonly used in academic, legal, and commercial contexts in both the USA and Brazil. In Brazil, it frequently appears in discussions about copyright protection, educational material verification, and legal documentation. The term reflects growing concerns about intellectual property and content authenticity in digital environments.
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