How to use "legitimate" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

Example sentences for "legitimate" in popular movie and book plots

Melchior marries Lady Adalanta Lynde, who Dora calls "Lady A", and has two legitimate twin daughters, Saskia and Imogen. - Wise Children
Not knowing if the boy is a legitimate child or a "natural" (bastard) child, Avon purchases the boy from his brother, a tavern keeper. - These Old Shades
After her death, Esteban decides to fulfill her dying wish: for him to marry and have legitimate children. - The House of the Spirits
As the only surviving member of this royal bloodline, Arthur is the only person left with a legitimate claim to the leadership of Nigeria. - Tears of the Sun
Accepting that Fly is not cut out for mob work, Wah gets him a legitimate job selling fish from a food cart. - As Tears Go By (film)
Mac has a legitimate business and is raising a son, trying to distance himself from his former drug smuggling ways. - Tequila Sunrise (film)
However, Mitch has to disclose information about some of his legitimate clients as well, which will all but end his legal career. - The Firm (novel)
Cobb begins to regard Stump as a friend of sorts; it is clear his conduct has driven away virtually all his legitimate friends and family. - Cobb (film)
His legitimate daughter, Princess Lorealle the Worthy comes to the castle to be on his side but disappears mysteriously the next day. - Eric the Unready
1930s, the Harefords, a family of haughty aristocrats, are seeking the legitimate heir to the title of Earl of Hareford. - Me and My Girl
With no widow or legitimate children, it is initially unclear who would earn the right to Blake's massive fortune. - Mr. Deeds
Investigating him it is learned that besides his legitimate record company business, Valentine has involvement in drug trafficking. - The Limey
He hires Corso to check all three, and acquire the legitimate one by any means necessary. - The Ninth Gate
Dirk Struan and Tyler Brock leave many children, legitimate and illegitimate, who take up their fathers' mantles and continue the battle. - Tai-Pan (novel)
These are deemed by the government to be legitimate breeds, either preexisting or achieved through conventional breeding. - The Chrysalids
He first acquires a legitimate British passport under a false name, under which he plans to operate for the majority of his mission. - The Day of the Jackal

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