Legitimate
Legitimate adjective - Permitted by law.
Usage example: the mistrust created among investors by the financial scandal has hurt even companies engaged in wholly legitimate business practices
Wrongful is an antonym for legitimate.
Wrongful
Wrongful adjective - Contrary to or forbidden by law.
Usage example: charged with wrongful possession of narcotics
Both words in one sentence
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The Wrongful Heir to the Throne: A double dose as the legitimate ruler, Rudolf, is a drunken boor who is unpopular with the people and The Usurper, Black Michael, while competent, isn't the most charming or popular guy either.
Source: Film / The Prisoner of Zenda
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