Meaning Of The Word Illegitimate

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illegitimate
adjective: A person who is illegitimate was born of parents who were not married to each other.
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.

illegitimate in American English
born of parents not married to each other; bastard
adjective: born of parents who are not married to each other; born out of wedlock
noun: a person recognized or looked upon as illegitimate
transitive verb: to declare illegitimate

illegitimate in British English
adjective: born of parents who were not married to each other at the time of birth; bastard
noun: an illegitimate person; bastard

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