v. To make lawful; to confer legitimacy; to place a child born before marriage on the footing of those born in lawful wedlock. adj. That which is law­ful, legal, recognized by law, or according to law; as legitimate children, legitimate authority, or lawful power.

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Black’s Law Dictionary, 1st edition, page 702:

LEGITIMATE, v. To make lawful; to confer legitimacy; to place a child born before marriage on the footing of those born in lawful wedlock. 26 Vt. 653, 657, 658.

LEGITIMATE, adj. That which is law­ful, legal, recognized by law, or according to law; as legitimate children, legitimate authority, or lawful power.

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