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legitimate

英
美/ɫəˈdʒɪtəmət/
01adj.

合法的, 正当的, 婚生的

of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful

02v.

认为正当, 立为嫡嗣, 使合法

show or affirm to be just and legitimate; make (an illegitimate child) legitimate; declare the legitimacy of (someone)