Northern Ireland was never regarded as legitimate by all of its citizens.

A number of African observer missions have branded the poll as legitimate.

But he didn't think that really counted as legitimate Palm Beach shopping.

Those payments were recorded on the company's books as legitimate consulting services.

The desire for approbation is as legitimate as the desire for food.

The young fellows of fashion considered these venerable constables as legitimate game.

It was thus able to determine what passed as legitimate news.

All those things are nevertheless accepted as legitimate causes for termination.

It said Goodyear falsely recorded the payments as legitimate business expenses.

But the doubts over her position could be seen as legitimate.

Yet the ageing duo still come to Augusta as legitimate contenders.

These schemes are viewed as legitimate by a huge majority of the public.

Still, it had to be proven before it would be seen as legitimate.

Nor has he discussed whether such a coalition would be viewed as legitimate.

Because she does not accept society's judgement of her as legitimate.

The union was as legitimate as it would ultimately prove irresistible.