Legit
Legit adjective - Permitted by law.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- A crime family will never "go legit" because they are useful to other powerful factions (Politicians, Businessmen, Actors, the Church).
Source: Central Theme / Film -
Given that it's supposed to be wrestling and submissions are a legit way to win, holds are to be expected but when something fans don't perceive as painful or useful for pinning the opponent is used several times or for extending periods, complaints of "rest holds" may come up.
Source: Padding - Was Discord siding with Tirek a deliberate betrayal of his friends, or did (save Fluttershy) none of them actually liking him and Celestia claiming she had him freed because he could be useful make Tirek's argument that their "friendship" was just a way to keep him in line seem legit?
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