Legítim
Example: El dret a la propietat és un dret legítim reconegut per la llei.
Definition
"Legítim" is an adjective describing something that is lawful, rightful, or in accordance with legal or moral principles. It is often used to indicate a right, claim, or entitlement that is recognized and justified by law or accepted standards.
Etymology
The word "légitim" comes from the Latin 'legitimus,' meaning lawful or according to law. It entered Catalan through Old French, reflecting the historical influence of Romance languages on legal and formal vocabulary. Did you know? The root 'leg-' relates to law and reading, emphasizing the idea of being 'according to the law.'
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"Legítim" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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