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单词 legitim
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legitim

[ lej-i-tim ]
/ ˈlɛdʒ ɪ tɪm /

noun Roman and Civil Law, Scots Law.

the part of an estate that children or other close relatives can claim against the decedent's testament.
Also le·git·i·me [li-jit-uh-mee]. /lɪˈdʒɪt əˌmi/.

Origin of legitim

1350–1400; Middle English <Latin lēgitima (pars) the lawful (part), equivalent to lēgi- (stem of lēx law) + -tima, feminine of -timus adj. suffix

Words nearby legitim

legislatorial, legislatrix, legislature, legist, legit, legitim, legitimacy, legitimate, legitimate government, legitimist, legitimize
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  • On the marriage of both of your children a certain sum was paid down and accepted in full of legitim.

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