LEGITIMATELY
Le*git"i*mate*ly, adv.
Defn: In a legitimate manner; lawfully; genuinely.
LEGITIMATENESS
Le*git"i*mate*ness, n.
Defn: The state or quality of being legitimate; lawfulness; genuineness.
LEGITIMATION
Le*git`i*ma"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. légitimation.]
1. The act of making legitimate. The coining or legitimation of money. East.
2. Lawful birth. [R.] Shak.
LEGITIMATIST
Le*git"i*ma*tist, n.
Defn: See Legitimist.
LEGITIMATIZE
Le*git"i*ma*tize, v. t.