Legitiem
Example: De legitieme zorgen van de burgers moeten serieus genomen worden.
Definition
"Legitiem" is an adjective describing something that is lawful, justified, or in accordance with accepted rules or principles. It is often used to indicate that concerns, actions, or claims have a valid and reasonable basis, such as in the phrase 'legitimate concerns of the citizens.'
Etymology
The word "legitiem" comes from the Latin 'legitimus,' meaning lawful or rightful. It entered Dutch through French influence, retaining its sense of something authorized or justified. Did you know? The root 'lex' in Latin means law, which underpins the meaning of "legitiem."
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"Legitiem" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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