legitimate

Sense 1 verb

make legal

Marijuana should be legalized

Sense 2 adjective

of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful

Sense 3 verb

show or affirm to be just and legitimate

Sense 4 adjective

based on known statements or events or conditions

rain was a logical expectation, given the time of year

Sense 5 verb

make (an illegitimate child) legitimate; declare the legitimacy of (someone)

They legitimized their natural child

Sense 6 adjective

in accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles

legitimate advertising practices

Sense 7 adjective

authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law

a legitimate government