legitimately-financed
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/lɪˈdʒɪtəmətli ˈfaɪnænst/
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/lɪˈdʒɪtɪmətli ˈfaɪnænst/
lawfully funded
Etymology
'legitimately-financed' originates from the combination of 'legitimate' and 'finance'. 'Legitimate' comes from Latin 'legitimus', meaning 'lawful', and 'finance' from Latin 'finis', meaning 'end' or 'settlement'.
'legitimately-financed' evolved from the combination of 'legitimate', which was used in Middle English as 'legitimat', and 'finance', which was used in Old French as 'financer'.
Initially, 'legitimate' meant 'lawful' and 'finance' meant 'settlement of a debt'. Over time, 'legitimately-financed' came to mean 'funded in a lawful manner'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
funded or supported in a manner that is lawful and in accordance with established rules or standards.
The project was legitimately-financed through government grants.
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Last updated: 2025/07/20 12:25