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Tammy03 Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

The usage of the word "legitimate'

Hello. Whole reading a text, iI found a semtence that made me confused. The sentence is

"The purpose of its publication is to offer homeless people the opportunity to earn a legitimate income."

In the sentence, does the word 'legitimate' mean "allowed according to rules or laws" or"reasonable"?

I'd appreciate ityour help.

  

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"In the sentence, does the word 'legitimate' mean "allowed according to rules or laws" Legitimate: 7. of the normal or regular type or kind.

— Mister Micawber

  • "In the sentence, does the word 'legitimate' mean "allowed according to rules or laws" Legitimate: 7.
  • of the normal or regular type or kind.
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tammy03"The purpose of its publication is to offer homeless people the opportunity to earn a legitimate income."In the sentence, does the word 'legitimate' mean "allowed according to rules or laws"

Legitimate: 7. of the normal or regular type or kind.

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Also answered here.

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