Something that is legitimate is acceptable according to the law.
The French government has condemned the coup in Haiti and has demanded the restoration of the legitimate government.
法国政府谴责了海地的政变,并要求恢复合法政府。
The government will not seek to disrupt the legitimate business activities of the defendant.
该政府不会试图干扰被告人合法的商业行为。
If you say that something such as a feeling or claim is legitimate, you think that it is reasonable and justified.
That's a perfectly legitimate fear.
那是种完全合乎逻辑的恐惧。
The New York Times has a legitimate claim to be a national newspaper.
《纽约时报》宣称自己是一份全国性的报刊完全是合理的。