பொருள் : In a manner acceptable to common custom.
எடுத்துக்காட்டு :
You cannot do this legitimately!.
ஒத்த சொற்கள் : lawfully, licitly
In a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom.
He acted illegitimately when he increased the rent fourfold.பொருள் : In a lawfully recognized manner.
எடுத்துக்காட்டு :
Let's get married so our child can be born legitimately.
Of biological parents not married to each other.
This child was born illegitimately.