Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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legitimate | No | Yes | Yes | No |
vindicate | No | No | Yes | No |
legitimate (adjective) | vindicate (adjective) |
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of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful | |
in accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles | |
authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law | |
based on known statements or events or conditions |
legitimate (verb) | vindicate (verb) |
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make (an illegitimate child) legitimate; declare the legitimacy of (someone) | show to be right by providing justification or proof |
show or affirm to be just and legitimate | clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof |
make legal | maintain, uphold, or defend |