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illegitimate

Pronunciation: /ˌɪlɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/

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Definition of illegitimate

adjective

  • 1not authorized by the law; not in accordance with accepted standards or rules:defending workers against illegitimate managerial practices
  • 2(of a child) born of parents not lawfully married to each other.

noun

  • a person who is illegitimate by birth.

Derivatives

illegitimacy

noun

illegitimately

adverb

Origin:

mid 16th century: from late Latin illegitimus (from in- 'not' + legitimus 'lawful'), suggested by legitimate

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