legitimately-obtained
|le-git-i-mate-ly-ob-tained|
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/lɪˈdʒɪtəmətli əbˈteɪnd/
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/lɪˈdʒɪtɪmətli əbˈteɪnd/
lawfully acquired
Etymology
'legitimately-obtained' originates from the Latin word 'legitimus,' meaning 'lawful,' and the Old French word 'obtenir,' meaning 'to obtain.'
'legitimus' transformed into the English word 'legitimate,' and 'obtenir' evolved into 'obtain,' eventually forming the compound adjective 'legitimately-obtained.'
Initially, 'legitimus' meant 'lawful,' and 'obtenir' meant 'to obtain.' The compound adjective 'legitimately-obtained' retains the meaning of being lawfully acquired.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
acquired or received in a manner that is lawful and in accordance with established rules or standards.
The company ensured that all its resources were legitimately-obtained.
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Last updated: 2025/04/10 16:34