legitimately
UK/li'dʒitimitli/US
C2
Definitions
adv.
In a lawful or justifiable way.
合法地；正当地。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedlegitimatechoose, pick, read, gather
+
-lyin the manner of
=legitimately
legitimate + -ly = in a lawful or justified manner.
Example Sentences
- 1.
He can legitimately claim to be the winner.
- 2.
The funds were legitimately obtained.