legitimate

Being in compliance with the law; lawful.

Being in accordance with established or accepted rules and standards.

Valid or justifiable.

Based on logical reasoning.

Born of legally married parents.

Of, relating to, or ruling by hereditary right.

Of or relating to drama of high professional quality that excludes burlesque, vaudeville, and some forms of musical comedy.

To make legitimate, as.

To give legal force or status to; make lawful.