legitimate tie

[/ləˈdʒɪtɪmət taɪ/]
nounpl: legitimate ties
empate legítimo
1. A draw or tie in a competition, game, or contest that is valid and officially recognized according to the rules
The chess match ended in a legitimate tie after both players demonstrated equal skill.
A partida de xadrez terminou em um empate legítimo após ambos os jogadores demonstrarem habilidade igual.
2. A genuine or legally valid connection, relationship, or association between people or entities
The court recognized a legitimate tie between the child and the adoptive parents.
O tribunal reconheceu um vínculo legítimo entre a criança e os pais adotivos.
In Brazilian legal contexts, 'legitimate tie' (vínculo legítimo) is commonly used in family law to establish paternity, adoption rights, and custody arrangements. In sports, 'empate legítimo' emphasizes that a draw or tie result was fair and followed all official rules, which is important in tournaments with tie-breaking procedures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
valid tieofficial drawrecognized tielawful connectiongenuine bond
Antonyms / Antônimos
illegitimate tieinvalid drawunfair resultfalse connectiondisputed tie

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
empate legítimo
Standard term used in sports and legal contexts
São Paulo
empate válido
More commonly used in sports commentary
Rio de Janeiro
empate legítimo
Formal legal and sports usage
Portugal
empate legítimo
Similar usage but less common; 'empate válido' preferred in sports

Related Words

legitimatetiedrawconnectionvalidofficial recognitionlegal bond

Related Idioms & Phrases

legitimate tie to one's roots
establish a legitimate tie
break a legitimate tie
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