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legitimate path

[lə-ˈji-tə-mət pæθ]
nounpl: legitimate paths
caminho legítimo
1. A legal, authorized, or morally acceptable route or method to achieve a goal or objective
The company pursued a legitimate path to market expansion through proper regulatory channels.
A empresa seguiu um caminho legítimo para expansão de mercado através dos canais regulatórios adequados.
2. A lawful course of action that conforms to established rules, standards, or ethical principles
Education is a legitimate path to success and social mobility.
A educação é um caminho legítimo para o sucesso e mobilidade social.
Synonyms
lawful pathlegal routeauthorized methodproper channelvalid approach
Antonyms
illegal pathunlawful routeillicit methodunauthorized channel

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caminho legítimo
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
caminho legítimo
Standard European Portuguese usage
General
via legítima
Alternative formal expression

Related Idioms & Phrases

go by the book
play by the rules
straight and narrow
through proper channels
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