Legitim
Example: Seine Forderungen sind legitim und verdienen ernsthafte Beachtung.
Definition
"Legitim" describes something that is lawful, justified, or in accordance with established rules or principles. In the example phrase, it indicates that the demands are reasonable and deserve serious consideration because they conform to accepted standards.
Etymology
The word "legitim" comes from the Latin word 'legitimus,' meaning lawful or according to law. It entered German and other European languages through medieval Latin, reflecting its roots in legal and moral correctness. Did you know that 'legitim' is closely related to 'legitimate,' which also carries the sense of something being rightful or proper?
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"Legitim" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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