George, a locksmith, is always inventing usual devices. He invents a small machine that will open a combination lock without knowing the combination. This machine is useful to locksmiths but could also be used by safecrackers

Texas law does not consider George's invention to constitute a criminal instrument because the device has a ________.


Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


legitimate use

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