legitimate (
http://definr.com/legitimate)
adj 1: of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful [ant:
illegitimate]
2: in accordance with reason or logic; "a logical conclusion"
[syn:
logical]
3: in accordance with recognized or accepted standards or
principles; "legitimate advertising practices"
4: authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law; "a
legitimate government" [syn:
lawful,
licit]
v : make legal; "Marijuana should be legalized" [syn:
legalize,
legalise,
decriminalize,
decriminalise,
legitimize,
legitimatize] [ant:
outlaw,
outlaw,
outlaw,
outlaw]