 illegitimately |
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| 1. | [ adverb ] in an manner disapproved or not allowed by custom | |
| Synonyms: | illicitly | |
| Examples: | "He acted illegitimately when he increased the rent fourfold" |
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| Related terms: | legitimately legitimately illicit illicit | |
| 2. | [ adverb ] of biological parents not married to each other | |
| Synonyms: | out_of_wedlock | |
| Examples: | "this child was born illegitimately" |
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| Related terms: | legitimately illegitimate illegitimate | |
| Similar spelling: |
illegitimate illegitimacy |
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