illegitimate (adj.)

  1. of marriages and offspring; not recognized as lawful

    illegitimate (n.)

  1. the illegitimate offspring of unmarried parents

    [ Syn: bastard , by-blow , love child , illegitimate child , whoreson ]

    illegitimate (adj.)

  1. contrary to or forbidden by law; an illegitimate seizure of power; illicit trade; an outlaw strike; unlawful measures

    [ Syn: illicit , outlaw , outlawed , unlawful ]

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