Legitimate gambit Synonyms

Definitions for Legitimate


  • (adjective) permitted by law
  • (adjective) in accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles
  • (adjective) based on known statements or events or conditions

Definitions for Gambit


  • (noun) a clever often underhanded means to achieve an end
  • (noun) a chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position
  • (noun) a maneuver in a game or conversation