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legitimately

le·gi·ti·mately

US/lʌˈdʒɪtʌmʌtli/ uncommon

adverb

1.

in a manner acceptable to common custom

  • “you cannot do this legitimately!”
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2.

in a lawfully recognized manner

  • “let”
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Origin

From legitimate + -ly.

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