ಅರ್ಥ : In a manner acceptable to common custom.
ಉದಾಹರಣೆ :
You cannot do this legitimately!.
ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ : legitimately, licitly
In a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom.
He acted illegitimately when he increased the rent fourfold.ಅರ್ಥ : By law. Conforming to the law.
ಉದಾಹರಣೆ :
We are lawfully wedded now.