Legitimadas

Legitimadas is the feminine plural form of the adjective and noun legitimado, used in Spanish to describe people who have been granted legitimate status or standing by law or authority. The term derives from legitimación, the process of establishing or recognizing the validity of a title, claim, or position.

In legal contexts, legitimación refers to the capacity to act or be involved in legal proceedings. Legitimación procesal is the set of requirements that determine who may initiate or respond in a case. This includes legitimación activa (the party with the right to sue) and legitimación pasiva (the party who may be sued). Those who meet these conditions are described as legitimados or legitimadas.

In family and inheritance law, legitimacy concerns the rights of descendants. In some jurisdictions, certain relationships or acts can confer legitimacy on a child or on heirs, thereby making them legitimados with rights to succession, maintenance, or other protections. The precise rules and terminology vary by country and legal tradition.

Outside strict civil or family law, legitimadas can also refer to individuals or entities officially authorized to perform specific acts or to represent others in administrative or regulatory contexts, depending on the applicable statute or regulation. The common thread is the formal recognition of status, which grants particular rights, duties, or procedural standing.

The term is primarily used in Spanish-speaking legal systems, and its exact meaning and implications depend on the jurisdiction and the specific legal framework in question. See also legitimación, derecho civil, and heirship concepts for related ideas.