No. 14,544 in German
legitim
"Legitim" in English means "legitimate" or "lawful."
In a sentence
Es ist legitim, um Hilfe zu bitten, wenn man sie braucht.
It is legitimate to ask for help when needed.
In this sentence, 'legitim' is used to describe an action that is considered acceptable or valid in a given situation.
Die Behauptung des Zeugen scheint legitim, basierend auf den vorgelegten Beweisen.
The witness's claim seems legitimate based on the evidence presented.
Here, 'legitim' is applied to classify a statement or claim as credible or justifiable.
Der Einsatz dieser Methode ist legitim, solange die Regeln eingehalten werden.
The use of this method is legitimate as long as the rules are followed.
In this usage, 'legitim' refers to an action being permissible or within the bounds of established regulations.
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