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   Il·le·git·i·mate

   /ˌi(l)ləˈjidəmət/

   

   adjective

   • 1. not authorized by the law; not in accordance with accepted standards or rules: "an illegitimate exercise of power by the military" Similar illegalunlawfulillicitagainst the lawcriminallawbreakingactionablefeloniousunlicensedunauthorizedunsanctionedunwarrantedunofficialbannedforbiddenbarredprohibitedoutlawedinterdictedproscribednot allowednot permittedagainst the rulescontrabandblack-marketunder the counterbootlegfraudulentcorruptdishonestdishonorableverbotenmalfeasantinformal:crookedshadybentdodgyOpposite legitimatelawful
   • ▪ (of a child) born of parents not lawfully married to each other. Similar born out of wedlockborn of unmarried parentslovedated:born on the wrong side of the blanketunfatheredarchaic:bastardnaturalmisbegottenbasebornspuriousnamelessrare:adulterineOpposite legitimate

   noun

   • 1. a person who is illegitimate by birth.

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from late Latin illegitimus (from in- ‘not’ + legitimus ‘lawful’), suggested by legitimate.

   Derivatives

   • 1. illegitimately adverb

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   Definitions of illegitimate. adjective. contrary to or forbidden by law. “an illegitimate seizure of power” synonyms: illicit, outlaw, outlawed, unlawful. illegal. prohibited by law or by official or accepted rules. adjective. of marriages and offspring; not recognized as lawful. synonyms: unauthorised, unauthorized. not endowed with authority.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryILLEGITIMATE definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   ILLEGITIMATE meaning: 1. born of parents not married to each other 2. not legal or fair: 3. born of parents not married…. Learn more.

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   There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the word illegitimate. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. illegitimate has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. law (mid 1500s) logic (late 1500s) plants (late 1500s) theatre (late 1700s) horse racing (1850s) See meaning & use.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishILLEGITIMATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · 1. adjective. A person who is illegitimate was born of parents who were not married to each other. 2. adjective. Illegitimate is used to describe activities and institutions that are not in accordance with the law or with accepted standards of what is right. The election was dismissed as illegitimate by the opposition.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › illegitimationILLEGITIMATE Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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   illegitimate. [ adjective, noun il-i- jit- uh-mit; verb il-i- jit- uh-meyt ] show ipa. See synonyms for illegitimate on Thesaurus.com. adjective. born of parents who are not married to each other; born out of wedlock: an illegitimate child. not legitimate; not sanctioned by law or custom. unlawful; illegal: an illegitimate action.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishillegitimate adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of illegitimate adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishILLEGITIMATE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   adjective. uk / ˌɪlɪˈdʒɪtəmət / us. illegitimate adjective (CHILD) Add to word list. An illegitimate child is born to parents who are not married to each other. illegitimate adjective (NOT LEGAL) not legal, honest, or fair: an illegitimate use of council funds. illegitimacy. noun [ U ] uk / ˌɪlɪˈdʒɪtəməsi / us.