LEGITIMATE

legitimate (l<<schwa>>-jit-<<schwa>>-m<<schwa>>t), adj.1. Complying with the law; lawful <a legitimate business>.2. Genuine; valid <a legitimate complaint>.3. Born of legally married parents <a legitimate child>. [Cases: Children Out-of-Wedlock  1. C.J.S. Children Out-of-Wedlock §§ 2–11.]

[Blacks Law 8th]