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.