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   illegitimate

   /ˌɪlɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/

   adjective

   • 1. not authorized by the law; not in accordance with accepted standards or rules: "defending workers against illegitimate managerial practices" Similar illegalunlawfulillicitagainst the lawcriminallawbreakingactionablefeloniousunlicensedunauthorizedunsanctionedunwarrantedunofficialbannedforbiddenbarredprohibitedoutlawedinterdictedproscribednot allowednot permittedagainst the rulescontrabandblack-marketunder the counterbootlegfraudulentcorruptdishonestdishonourableverbotenmalfeasantinformal:crookedshadybentdodgyOpposite legitimatelawful
   • 2. (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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   ILLEGITIMATE definition: 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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   1. a. : not recognized as lawful offspring. b. : born of parents not married to each other. 2. a. : not sanctioned by law : illegal. b. : not authorized by good usage. c. of a taxon : published but not in accordance with the rules of the relevant international code. 3. : not rightly deduced or inferred : illogical. 4.

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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.

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

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   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.

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   illegitimate. Something illegitimate is unlawful, or improper. If you're a doctor, even a great doctor, but you were never certified by the medical board, then you're an illegitimate doctor. Illegitimate has the root for "law" in it, and something illegitimate is outside the law or custom.

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   adj. 1. a. Being against established or accepted rules and standards: an illegitimate means of winning a debate. b. Being against the law; illegal: an illegitimate contract. c. Not valid or defensible: Their reasons for missing school are illegitimate. d. Incorrectly deduced; illogical: an illegitimate conclusion. e.

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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.

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   What does the word illegitimate mean? 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)

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    ILLEGITIMATE definition: 1. An illegitimate child is born to parents who are not married to each other. 2. not legal…. Learn more.

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    Lacking proper authorization, validity, or legality, often due to a lack of adherence to established rules, norms, or procedures. "The actor was accused of fathering an illegitimate child with his mistress." Detailed meaning of illegitimate.