illegitimate

[US]/ˌɪləˈdʒɪtəmət/

[UK]/ˌɪləˈdʒɪtəmət/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. born of parents who are not legally married; unauthorized
adv. in a way that is not legal; in a way that is not reasonable.

Phrases & Collocations

illegitimate child

illegitimate relationship

Example Sentences

It is quite illegitimate to argue that the government had no choice.

legitimate child, illegitimate child, legal presumption that the child is legitimate, renouncement that the child is legitimate,recognition, legitimation.

About 68 per cent of illegitimate births were jointly registered by both parents.

illegitimate use of funds

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