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legitimate

adjective/lɪˈdʒɪtəmət/

conforming to established rules, principles, or standards

The committee found that the organization had a legitimate claim to the funding, as all necessary documents were submitted.

validlawfulgenuine
word origin — from Latin 'legitimatus', from 'legitimus' meaning 'lawful'