legitimate
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But he said Cuba had "the absolute and legitimate right to defend itself against a military onslaught."
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Robert says his driving instructor encouraged him to use a reseller to secure an earlier test date, reassuring him it was legitimate.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
Employers have a legitimate interest in comparing students’ performances, a February report from Harvard College found, but current grading policies don’t allow them to do so.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
"Upholding its status as a developing country is a legitimate right of China."
From BBC • May 12, 2026
“It’s a forgery, and not a very clever one. The thing is typewritten, and there’s no signature or date. That doesn’t seem quite legitimate, does it?”
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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