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[ adjective ] legally valid

Examples

"a rightful inheritance"

Used in print

(B. J. D. Meeuse, The Story of Pollination....)

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Related terms

just

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[ adjective ] having a legally established claim

Synonyms

lawful true

Examples

"the legitimate heir" "the true and lawful king"

Related terms

legitimate

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