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legitimate

/ləˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət/

Describes something that is allowed by law or follows established rules and regulations. It can also refer to something that is reasonable, valid, or justifiable in a particular context.

例文

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1

Is this a legitimate website for buying concert tickets, or is it a scam?

Is this a legitimate website for buying concert tickets, or is it a scam?

2

The international community recognized the new government as the legitimate authority of the nation.

The international community recognized the new government as the legitimate authority of the nation.

3

That is a legitimate point, but I still think we should try a different approach.

That is a legitimate point, but I still think we should try a different approach.

語族

名詞
legitimacy
Verb
legitimize
副詞
legitimately
形容詞
legitimate
関連
legitimation
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the slang word 'legit.' If something is 'legit,' it is 'legitimate'—it is the real deal and follows the rules.

クイックテスト

The security guard refused entry because the visitor did not have a ______ reason to be in the building.

正解!

正解は: legitimate

例文

1

Is this a legitimate website for buying concert tickets, or is it a scam?

everyday

Is this a legitimate website for buying concert tickets, or is it a scam?

2

The international community recognized the new government as the legitimate authority of the nation.

formal

The international community recognized the new government as the legitimate authority of the nation.

3

That is a legitimate point, but I still think we should try a different approach.

informal

That is a legitimate point, but I still think we should try a different approach.

4

Academic researchers must ensure their data is collected from legitimate and verified sources.

academic

Academic researchers must ensure their data is collected from legitimate and verified sources.

5

The company has a legitimate business interest in protecting its intellectual property.

business

The company has a legitimate business interest in protecting its intellectual property.

語族

名詞
legitimacy
Verb
legitimize
副詞
legitimately
形容詞
legitimate
関連
legitimation

よく使う組み合わせ

legitimate concern legitimate concern
legitimate business legitimate business
legitimate reason legitimate reason
legitimate authority legitimate authority
legitimate interest legitimate interest

よく使うフレーズ

a legitimate excuse

a legitimate excuse

legitimate grievance

legitimate grievance

legitimate target

legitimate target

よく混同される語

legitimate vs legal

Legal strictly means according to the law, while legitimate can also mean reasonable or logically valid.

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使い方のコツ

Use 'legitimate' when you want to emphasize that something is not only legal but also fair, acceptable, or 'the real thing.' It is frequently used in discussions about politics, business, and logic.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use 'legal' when they mean 'reasonable.' For example, saying 'a legal concern' sounds like a court matter, whereas 'a legitimate concern' means a worry that makes sense.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of the slang word 'legit.' If something is 'legit,' it is 'legitimate'—it is the real deal and follows the rules.

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語源

Derived from the Latin word 'legitimatus,' meaning 'made lawful,' which comes from 'lex' (law).

文法パターン

Usually used before a noun (attributive). Can follow linking verbs like 'be', 'seem', or 'appear'. The comparative and superlative forms are 'more legitimate' and 'most legitimate'.
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文化的な背景

Historically, 'legitimate' was used specifically to describe children born to married parents in relation to inheritance laws, though this usage is less common in modern everyday speech.

クイックテスト

The security guard refused entry because the visitor did not have a ______ reason to be in the building.

正解!

正解は: legitimate

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