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 illegitimate illegitimate /ˌɪlɪˈdʒɪtəmɪt/

adjective

  1. () Contrary to or forbidden by law  ( illicit , outlaw , outlawed , illegitimate , unlawful )
    contrary to or forbidden by law
     An illegitimate seizure of power
    an illegitimate seizure of power
     Illicit trade
    illicit trade
     An outlaw strike
    an outlaw strike
     Unlawful measures
    unlawful measures
  2. Of marriages and offspring; not recognized as lawful  ( illegitimate )
    of marriages and offspring; not recognized as lawful

noun

  1. The illegitimate offspring of unmarried parents  ( bastard , by-blow , illegitimate , illegitimate child , love child , whoreson )
    the illegitimate offspring of unmarried parents